mosquitoes

Crews in Atlantic Beach are putting up traps that were created by a University of Florida professor for the military — to keep mosquitoes away while troops are overseas.

Scientists with the Collier County Mosquito Control District have found two new mosquito species in the region including the invasive and Aedes tortilis and the Aedes scapularis which can spread yellow fever and Venezuelan equine encephalitis.

With the Zika virus on many Floridians’ minds, it’s easy to forget the other mosquito-borne viruses present in the state.However, troupes of chickens are…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to include the correct Food and Drug Administration guideline for mosquito repellant usage.Summer is right…

Concern is growing in Florida about a disease with a funny sounding name but very serious effects.There have been at least 50 reported cases of…

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has confirmed a case of chikungunya fever. According to a release, the case involves a 49-year-old woman…