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Mosquitoes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arboviral Encephalitides 
 This site provides fact sheets on the four main types of "encephalitis in the United States: eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), western equine encephalitis (WEE), St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) and La Crosse (LAC) encephalitis, all of which are transmitted by mosquitoes." Also features statistics of reported cases, images of mosquitoes, and an elementary curriculum guide entitled "Neato Mosquito." From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Oct 27, 2003 Larvicides for Mosquito Control
Fact sheet on insecticides and pesticides used to kill mosquito larvae for control of mosquito populations in areas with standing water. The larvicides, used in some areas to control the spread of West Nile virus, may "eliminate the need for ground or aerial application of pesticides to kill adult mosquitoes." Discusses the effects on human health and the environment for microbial larvicides, methoprene, temephos, monomolecular films, and oils. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/larvicides4mosquitoes.htm Topics: Environment, Gardening, Home & Housing, Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Apr 17, 2007 Naled for Mosquito Control
Fact sheet from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on naled, "an organophosphate (OP) insecticide that ... is used primarily for controlling adult mosquitoes." Discusses risks to human and environmental health from naled, which was used as an aerial spray in New Orleans in September 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/naled4mosquitoes.htm Topics: Gardening, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Nature: Bloody Suckers
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nature program that looks at "scary and fascinating creatures that feed on blood," such as leeches, mosquitoes, chipo bugs, and vampire bats. Includes video clips, photos, a lesson plan, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/bloodysuckers/ Topics: Animals, Insects & Arachnids, Mammals Last updated Oct 12, 2005 NPIC's West Nile Virus Resource Guide
Developed by the National Pesticide Information Center as a "source of available information on the West Nile virus and pesticide related topics." Includes background information about the virus, and topical areas for health effects, mosquitoes, veterinary and wildlife, and pesticides and toxicology. Find maps and statistics from a variety of sources, as well as links to state, federal, and international information on the virus. http://npic.orst.edu/pest/mosquito/wnv.html Topics: Infectious Diseases, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Oct 5, 2009 |
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