mosquitoes

Concerns of mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise due to a rainier and wetter year approaching the state of Florida. However, a state legislator and a board member of the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) believe that the Sunshine State is up for the challenge. Despite South Florida witnessing its largest Dengue Fever outbreak in […]

With the recent Malaria outbreak throughout the state of Florida in mind, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has reintroduced the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) 2.0 Act which would “reauthorize critical public health tools” to ensure that local municipalities are supported in their mosquito control efforts. Floridians know mosquitoes can be a nuisance […]