Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries and transmits a disease to its host organism. Vectors include animals and ...

Once mosquitoes emerge from the water as adults, the only effective method to control them is by adult mosquito control. The post Vector control district ramps up sprays as more West Nile-positive ...

Dengue, transmitted predominantly by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, is found in more than 100 countries. Dengue is the most common vector-borne viral disease in the world, causing an estimated 50 to 100 ...

the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District said. A small number of wild birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in Redwood City, Menlo Park and other parts of San Mateo ...