A
researcher at the University of Florida has found two more non-native
mosquito species in Florida that transmit viruses that cause disease
in humans and wildlife.
That
makes nine new mosquito species found in Florida in the past decade.
The
two mosquito species were found in Florida City and Homestead, both
in south Miami-Dade County.
Until
now, both species have been reported only in Central and South
America.
Now
they’re established in Florida.
Although
the new species were found in South Florida, they will likely spread
to North Florida and perhaps neighboring states because of
widespread, suitable larval habitat.
The
two species are known to carry Everglades virus, a type of
encephalitis virus found in South Florida.
There
is no vaccine or specific treatment for Everglades virus, so
preventing mosquito bites is the best protection against infection.
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