Two Adults Die of West Nile Virus in North Carolina
Two Adults Die of West Nile Virus in North Carolina as health officials warn that warm fall weather is keeping mosquito transmission elevated.
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Do Mosquitoes Really Like Some People More Than Others?
Do Mosquitoes Really Like Some People More Than Others? Research shows body odor, skin chemistry and even mosquito species can affect who gets bitten most.
New Jersey Reports First West Nile Death of 2026
New Jersey Reports First West Nile Death of 2026 as officials confirm 26 human cases and unusually high mosquito activity statewide.
Miami-Dade Dengue Alert Continues With 8 Local Cases
Miami-Dade Dengue Alert Continues With 8 Local Cases as mosquito control crews expand truck treatments and year-round surveillance.
Los Angeles County West Nile Cases Surge to 135
Los Angeles County West Nile Cases Surge to 135 as health officials report 130 hospitalizations and five deaths during a severe 2026 season.
Orange County Continues Mosquito Treatments in 5 Cities
Orange County Continues Mosquito Treatments in 5 Cities as crews carry out overnight applications in Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Los Alamitos and Mission Viejo.
California Confirms 12th Equine West Nile Virus Case
California has confirmed its 12th equine West Nile virus case of 2026 after an unvaccinated mare in El Dorado County became ill.
Does Mosquito Bite Tape Really Stop the Itch?
Can covering a mosquito bite with tape really stop the itch? The effect may be real, but blocking air probably isn’t the reason.
Do Dragonflies Really Eat 100 Mosquitoes a Day?
Dragonflies are famous mosquito hunters, but do they really eat 100 mosquitoes every day? The science tells a more interesting story.
Why Are Mosquito Viruses Rising Across the U.S. in 2026?
West Nile activity started unusually early, dengue is showing up in Florida mosquito traps, and the U.S. just had its hottest summer on record.
Mosquito Treatments Underway Across Orange County
Overnight mosquito treatments are underway in targeted Orange County neighborhoods as vector control officials respond to elevated mosquito numbers.
California West Nile Activity Hits Five-Year High
California has reported 86 West Nile virus cases in 2026 as mosquito activity remains elevated, with new cases and positive mosquito samples reported in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Orange County Mosquito Treatments Continue Across Cities
Orange County continues overnight mosquito treatments across several cities as officials track high West Nile virus activity.