mosquito borne illness

Keystone Virus Found In Human For First Time

By Daylina Miller • Jun 20, 2018

University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute

A mosquito-borne illness originally found in the Tampa Bay area has been confirmed in a human for the first time, according to University of Florida researchers.

Push For Mosquito Preparedness Among Floridians

By Noah Hertz • May 31, 2018

Mosquitoes can be carriers for diseases the Florida Department of Health would rather not see this summer.

How To Stay Safe From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

By Nada Blassy • May 24, 2018

Mosquitos are just one of the types of insects out in full force in Florida this season. — CDC

With standing storm water in several counties and the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses rising, Floridians have to worry about more than just putting on bug spray.

Counties Throughout Florida Get Grants To Fight Zika Before Mosquito Season

By By Danielle Prieur • Apr 16, 2018

Orange County is putting a $325,000 grant it got from the Florida Department of Health toward preventing the spread of Zika. Ten counties throughout the state received grants.

Preventing Mosquito Infestations After Irma

By Kyanna Riggins • Sep 18, 2017

With restoration continuing this week after Hurricane Irma, Florida Department of Health officials are warning residents about standing water left by the storm as a thriving environment for mosquitoes.

Containers like garden pots, birdbaths, tires and cans, when filled with standing water, can host mosquitoes laying up to 200 eggs.

Mosquito Fish Another Tool For Disease Prevention

By Daylina Miller • Jun 14, 2017

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On a hot, sunny Saturday morning at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, Kathy and Dani Dahlberg walk up to a white truck holding portable fish tanks that emit a loud hum.

The new homeowners are trying to describe the size of their pond to Hillsborough County Mosquito Control officials.

'Mosquito Fish' Giveaway Aims To Help Prevent Zika

By Daylina Miller • May 26, 2017

Mosquito fish are 2.5-inch long native, freshwater fish that love munching on mosquito hatchlings.

On Saturday, March 27, Mosquito Control officials are giving out gambusia affinis to Hillsborough County residents for free.