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Dr. Lawrence Reeves, inspecting a bag of mosquitoes collected with an aspirator (essentially a vacuum for mosquitoes) from boulders at Cochise Stronghold, Dragoon Mountains, Cochise Co., Arizona. 15. Photo Credit: Photo: Dan KillingsworthHealth & Nutrition

Mosquito species known only from Mexico recorded in U.S. for first time

While most people may associate mosquitoes with Florida’s swamps, Arizona’s deserts and mountains are also home to a surprising variety of mosquito species. A University of Florida mosquito scientist has documented one of those species for the first time in the U.S. The mosquito, scientifically known as Aedes amateuri, was previously recorded only in Mexico. Researchers at UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Read More

Have You Heard of the Yellow-Legged Hornet? What Florida Homeowners Need to KnowAgriculture

Have You Heard of the Yellow-Legged Hornet? What Florida Homeowners Need to Know

If you enjoy spending time in your garden, you have probably seen your share of bees, wasps and hornets. But what would you do if you spotted an insect that looked like a yellow-legged hornet? The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is an invasive wasp that preys on honey bees. Although it has not been detected in Florida, agricultural officials are watching for this pest Read More