Florida’s subtropical climate and variety of habitat make it a haven for mosquitoes. As a hub for tourism and global travel, the state can act as a petri dish for mosquitoborne diseases, including those from other parts of the world.

Mosquito season runs from March to October in Florida, and mosquitoes are most active when temperatures are in the upper 70s to 90s.

As Florida enters peak mosquito season, experts from the University of Florida’s Emerging Pathogens Institute outline key mosquito species and diseases to know; changes in the state’s disease risk and transmission trends; and the most effective ways to protect yourself.

Want to learn more? Visit our website to read the article, "Florida’s mosquitoes can make you sick: Here’s how to protect yourself." https://epi.ufl.edu/2024/05/01/florid...

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