Get ahead of mosquito populations this spring
As temperatures begin to rise, overwintering mosquitoes will start to emerge out of the dormant stage. Read more»
EPA approves Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes for use in 20 states
ZAP Males are live male mosquitoes that are infected with the ZAP strain, a particular strain of the Wolbachia bacterium. Read more»
UC-R receives $14.9 million grant for mosquito research
The researchers want to understand the potential risks and benefits of using gene drives to control mosquitoes that carry diseases. Read more»
$14.9M grant for UC-R mosquito research
A University of California, Riverside scientist is leading a team of researchers that will receive up to $14.9 million from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to be part of the “Safe Genes” program to study innovative genetic... Read more»Stopping skeeters this summer
It’s mosquito season, and even pest management professionals (PMPs) need to protect themselves from these blood-sucking pests. PMP Hall of Famer Dr. Austin Frishman shares eight mosquito prevention tips PMPs can pass along to clients. I’d like to chime in... Read more»
UPFDA meeting focuses on mosquito-borne diseases
PMP Hall of Famer Dr. Goddard captivates UPFDA meeting attendees with mosquito talk We must never forget the leathery lessons of our past, PMP Hall of Famer Dr. Jerome Goddard warned attendees of the spring conference of the United Producers,... Read more»