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Say Adios to Aedes and Ciao to Culex Mosquitoes

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:47-07:00June 28th, 2016|Preparedness|

Mosquito season is upon us, which means it’s time to find ways to prevent and control mosquitoes around your home. Let’s all mark National Mosquito Control Awareness Week this week by protecting our families and communities from mosquito-borne disease. Arizona is home to more than 40 different types of mosquitoes, including the Culex and Aedes [...]

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Mankind’s Nemesis- the Mosquito

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:49:35-07:00July 3rd, 2014|General, Prevention|

Summer’s here, and we know what that means…West Nile virus season. West Nile virus is most commonly spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. However, not every mosquito can carry West Nile virus. There are 40 different species of mosquitoes in Arizona, but only 2 transmit West Nile virus (WNV) to humans effectively, Culex tarsalis and Culex quinquefasciatus [...]

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