There are about 3,500 different species of mosquito. Of that 3,500, a whopping 80 species call Florida home according to the state Department of Health. That’s right, Florida is home to more ...

There are 14 Anopheles mosquito species in Florida, all of which are potentially capable of transmitting malaria. Malaria can be caused by four different types of parasites.

Florida has plenty of invasive species, and scientists are keeping their eye on a new one that has made its way to the Sunshine State. ... "There are about 90 mosquito species living in Florida, ...

With the rainy season officially upon Southwest Florida, have you noticed yourself swatting those annoying, biting, teensy ...

Researchers don't know the mosquitoes' potential to spread deadly diseases. About 90 mosquito species live in Florida, and the list is growing, researchers of a new study say.

Florida has yet another new mosquito species in its midst that has migrated from the tropics, settling in at least three counties since 2018. Top News U.S. News ...

About 90 mosquito species live in Florida, Reeves says, and the list is growing. There are more than 3,600 types of mosquitoes worldwide, any of them can wind up in Florida.

The girls were squawking. One bawk turned into a chorus of squeals. “I’ve never seen them do this before,” said Austin Deal, ...

Alligator Alcatraz is in Florida, home to dangerous animals that can harm you, like gators, sharks, bears, panthers, snakes ...

Mosquito spraying is underway across South Florida, and workers are overwhelmed with a large number of calls for service.

There’s a new type of moquito in town. It traveled to Florida from across the tropics and brought with it new disease concerns. A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, is ...

How long the advisories and alerts are in effect depends on the different types of mosquito-borne illness, but they generally range from six to 12 weeks. 417 cases of travel-related dengue ...