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What is Dengue Fever?
Dengue is a virus that is transmitted through the bites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also transmits the chikungunya and Zika virus, of which no cases have been reported this summer.
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How to treat those itchy or painful mosquito bites
Here are some steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for treating mosquito bites and preventing further irritation.
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How to treat mosquito bites: Getting bit by a mosquito can be itchy and painful
Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to treat mosquito bites
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Tips on how to prevent mosquito bites and avoid the locally acquired malaria in Florida
NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez talked with Charlmers Vasquez, the Miami-Dade Mosquito Control research manager to find out the best ways to combat the new wave of mosquitoes that are carrying malaria.
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How to get rid of mosquitoes: Here's what really works, according to an expert
Repellent hacks from citronella candles to DIY concoctions don’t do the job that appropriate clothing will to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, experts say.
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How to fight mosquitoes as malaria cases reported in South Florida
Health officials have reported 6 cases of locally acquired malaria infections in Florida, while one case was found in Texas. Here’s how to get rid of them. NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez reports
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CDC health alert over Malaria cases in Florida
NBC6’s Ryan Nelson reports on the Malaria outbreak in Florida
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Scented soaps can attract or repel mosquitoes, research finds
Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that certain fragranced soaps are more susceptible to attracting mosquitoes.
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The chemistry of mosquito attraction
Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that certain fragranced soaps are more susceptible to attracting mosquitoes. NBC6’s Sheli Muñiz reports.
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With Rainy Season Underway, There Could Be More Mosquitos. What to Know to Prevent Infestation, Illness
Rainy season in South Florida is officially underway and with an increase in moisture, residents may also see a rise in another problem: mosquitos. Here’s what you need to know to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito-borne illness.
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Broward Working to Prevent Mosquito Infestation
As neighborhoods dry out after flooding, Broward County said it is sending crews to prevent a mosquito infestation. NBC6’s Niko Clemmons reports
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Fort Lauderdale Flooding Could Bring Onslaught of Mosquitos. What to Know to Prevent Infestation, Illness
Crews have made some progress in Fort Lauderdale after the historic flooding event last week, but while several roads remain underwater, another problem is on the rise: mosquitos.
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Are You a Mosquito Magnet? It Could Be Your Smell
If mosquitoes love you, new research suggests it may be because of how you smell.
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Am I a Mosquito Magnet? What's the Science Behind Mosquito Attraction?
That buzzing sound near your ear is not a bee. It’s a thirsty mosquito. And it’s out for blood. There are about 3,500 different species of mosquitoes in the world. According to the CDC, there are over 200 types of mosquitoes that live in the continental United States and U.S. territories. But how do you know which mosquito will...
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Backyard Mosquito Spraying Is Booming, But It May Be Too Deadly
It’s an increasingly familiar sight in U.S. cities and suburbs: workers in gloves and masks, spraying yards for mosquitoes. But the chemical bombardment worries scientists who fear over-use of pesticides is harming pollinators and worsening a growing threat to birds that eat insects
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Add This to the List of Reasons to Bug Out Over Climate Change
If you aren’t a fan of mosquitoes– or cockroaches, rodents or rattlesnakes– things are about to get a whole lot less pleasant. Here’s why climate change is keeping pest management professionals busy across the U.S.
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What is West Nile Virus?
It’s mosquito season again! Here are some things to know about the most common mosquito-borne disease and how to protect yourself.
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Mosquito Season Begins in South Florida
It’s that time of year again when mosquitos start popping up. There are more than 50 types of mosquitoes in Miami-Dade County and some can transmit diseases like Dengue Fever, Zika as well as West Nile Virus. Dr. William Petrie and his team study the mosquito population to detect any early transmissions of disease. Dr. Petrie, the Director of...
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Preparing For an Increase in Mosquitoes in South Floirda
With the start of the rainy season in South Florida, expect a rise in mosquitoes. NBC 6’s Claudia DoCampo spoke with a mosquito control expert about how to prevent them.