
Beware Florida: A new mosquito that has been discovered to be “thriving” in three counties could carry disease.
New mosquito species : After discovering the new species in 2018 in low numbers close to the Everglades, the UF researchers alerted regional mosquito control authorities. Recent discoveries in Southwest Florida have shown larger populations. Although warm winters may help them expand, Reeves noted that cold weather eventually serves as a barrier. Not all mosquitoes…