Can mosquitoes transmit coronavirus (COVID-19)?No. According to the World Health Organization, there is no evidence to suggest this new virus can be transmitted by mosquitoes. COVID-19 is a…
Why dead birds?Birds play a central role in the WNV transmission cycle. If an infected mosquito feeds on a bird and transmits WNV, the infected bird can then serve…
Traveling overseas?Avoid bringing mosquito-borne viruses home!If chikungunya, dengue, or Zika is present in a country you will be visiting, you and your family are at…
What species of birds can be tested?American Crows and California Scrub-jays have a high mortality rate once infected. However, all species of birds may be tested except chickens, doves…
