Mosquitoes are considered the world's deadliest animal due to their ability to spread viruses like chikungunya, dengue, and Zika. State and federal funding are crucial for supporting Florida's local ...

Florida mosquito control teams have had their hands full this season in part due to a population explosion all over the state, as well as an uptick in locally acquired cases of dengue, a ...

Florida is an economic powerhouse featuring outdoor living, an ever-increasing year-round tourist industry, a globally ...

FILE - This 2003 photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Aedes albopictus mosquito acquiring a blood meal from a human host. After last weekend’s showers and a ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) visited lawmakers today and shared the cutting-edge technology and scientific innovations ...

Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near ...

During the heart of Florida’s summer in August, we’re at the peak of both rainy season and mosquito season, with daily downpours creating ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes across the state. If you ...

You won’t want to miss Wednesday night with Eddie Tobin (former music director of Engelbert Humperdinck) on the Sarasota Patch calendar ...

Hawx Pest Control has competitive pricing on customizable treatment plans. We also like that the company embraces technology — online scheduling, digital service reports and easy online account ...

Mosquito-repelling plants offer minimal protection unless oils are extracted and applied directly. Effective mosquito control involves combining personal protection, habitat management, and ecological ...