Hurricane impacts on mosquito populations
A University of Miami researcher led a study that found mosquitos increased dramatically in Miami-Dade after Hurricane Irma.
Tag: mosquito-borne diseases
The next public health threat: Oropouche virus
In a rapidly warming world, disease-carrying insects are becoming more prevalent and widespread.
Protect Florida’s children from mosquito-borne diseases
Climate change, with higher temperatures and increased rainfall, is making Miami a more suitable habitat for mosquitoes.
Malaria is a rising concern for this Florida pathogen expert
The CDC issued its first US malaria warning in 20 years last summer due to locally acquired cases in Florida ...
Dengue fever cases surge as temperatures rise
Experts say a tangled web of factors is driving global spikes in dengue, but one culprit stands out: climate change.
When West Nile virus turns deadly
Climate change is complicating efforts to contain America's most common mosquito-borne illness
Mosquito-borne disease risk is on the move in the Americas, study finds
Climate change is causing the mosquito’s potential geographic range to expand and shift.
Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Pioneering research sheds light on impacts of temperature
The results suggest that an anticipated surge in malaria transmission may be less severe than feared, particularly in cooler regions.
Puerto Rico declares an emergency as cases of dengue fever spike
Climate change layered on top of existing issues exacerbate community vulnerability to dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Female mosquitoes rely on one another to choose the best breeding sites − and with the arrival of spring, they’re already on the hunt
Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are the main vector in the U.S. for diseases such as dengue, Zika and other viruses.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
