Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District
@slcmad.bsky.social
Serving the citizens of Salt Lake City since 1924. 🦟
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New publication from SLCMAD! "Managed #honeybees, Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae), face greater risk from parasites and pathogens than #mosquitocontrol #insecticide applications" is open access in the Science of The Total Environment.
Find it here & please share:
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Find it here & please share:
doi.org/10.1016/j.sc...
Last week Dr. Faraji, Dr. Bibbs, and Dr. Byers were at the @entsocamerica.bsky.social annual meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Bibbs on receiving the Early Career Award from the ESA MUVE section! Check out other highlights of both Drs. Faraji and Byers moderating and presenting!
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Last week Dr. Faraji, Dr. Bibbs, and Dr. Byers were at the @entsocamerica.bsky.social annual meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Bibbs on receiving the Early Career Award from the ESA MUVE section! Check out other highlights of both Drs. Faraji and Byers moderating and presenting!
New publication out from SLCMAD and amcd in the Journal of Medical Entomology! This paper explores the use of mycelium-based lures on mosquito surveillance traps. Find it here doi.org/10.1093/jme/...
Does the fungus among us increase trap fidelity? Mycelium carbon dioxide generators for mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) traps in two ecoregions of the United States
Abstract. Mosquito control programs deploy mosquito traps for surveillance and targeting of vector mosquitoes. The primary attractant in these traps is gen
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November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New publication out from SLCMAD and amcd in the Journal of Medical Entomology! This paper explores the use of mycelium-based lures on mosquito surveillance traps. Find it here doi.org/10.1093/jme/...
Earlier this week we received mulch from Chip Drop that we've been patiently waiting for, and were so excited for the delivery! And we've been taking advantage of the nicer weather this week and tucking our native plants into bed for the winter season ahead.
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Earlier this week we received mulch from Chip Drop that we've been patiently waiting for, and were so excited for the delivery! And we've been taking advantage of the nicer weather this week and tucking our native plants into bed for the winter season ahead.
SLCMAD & the Hartland Partnership Center connected over the summer through the Partners in the Park events through the @utah.edu! We'll be doing a weekly program talking to students about mosquitoes, bugs, & nature! Yesterday students got to meet some mosquitoes and learn about their life cycle. 🦟
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
SLCMAD & the Hartland Partnership Center connected over the summer through the Partners in the Park events through the @utah.edu! We'll be doing a weekly program talking to students about mosquitoes, bugs, & nature! Yesterday students got to meet some mosquitoes and learn about their life cycle. 🦟
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The mosquitoes that carry dengue and other dangerous diseases wouldn’t have been able to survive in Colorado before. Now they’re thriving in one community as temperatures warm.
A Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Landed in the Rocky Mountains Where It Historically Couldn’t Survive - Inside Climate News
The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Western Colorado.
insideclimatenews.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The mosquitoes that carry dengue and other dangerous diseases wouldn’t have been able to survive in Colorado before. Now they’re thriving in one community as temperatures warm.
Most recent newsletter went out last Friday! Check out the full issue at the link in our bio and sign up to get them straight to your inbox!
November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Most recent newsletter went out last Friday! Check out the full issue at the link in our bio and sign up to get them straight to your inbox!
This week is Utah Week of STEM! This year's theme: STEM is Your Future. It showcases career connections to discover possibilities in STEM fields.
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This week is Utah Week of STEM! This year's theme: STEM is Your Future. It showcases career connections to discover possibilities in STEM fields.
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
Here's a recap of @utahmosquito.bsky.social annual conference from last week! Congratulations to Reed Miles, who is the first prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship, and to Avery Derr, the second prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship! 👏👏 Great job to everyone who presented!
November 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Here's a recap of @utahmosquito.bsky.social annual conference from last week! Congratulations to Reed Miles, who is the first prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship, and to Avery Derr, the second prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship! 👏👏 Great job to everyone who presented!
Today is One Health Day! Learn how the #OneHealth approach to public health can bring experts together to improve the health of people, the environment, and animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/one-health/a...
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today is One Health Day! Learn how the #OneHealth approach to public health can bring experts together to improve the health of people, the environment, and animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/one-health/a...
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A new genetic study in Science overturns the myth of the “London Underground Mosquito,” revealing that this common urban insect originated not below the cities of modern Europe, but in ancient Mediterranean civilizations more than a thousand years ago. https://scim.ag/43xWovB
Ancient origin of an urban underground mosquito
Understanding how life is adapting to urban environments represents an important challenge in evolutionary biology. In this work, we investigate a widely cited example of urban adaptation, Culex pipie...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A new genetic study in Science overturns the myth of the “London Underground Mosquito,” revealing that this common urban insect originated not below the cities of modern Europe, but in ancient Mediterranean civilizations more than a thousand years ago. https://scim.ag/43xWovB
Recycling this one from last year! If you're looking for last minute Halloween costume inspo, try these out. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween! 🎃👻🦟
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Recycling this one from last year! If you're looking for last minute Halloween costume inspo, try these out. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween! 🎃👻🦟
Last week we went to a Spooky Science Night at Monroe Elementary! Not only were we impressed by all of the clever Halloween costumes, but by all of the student's questions and interest in our spooky science! 🦟👻🎃
October 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Last week we went to a Spooky Science Night at Monroe Elementary! Not only were we impressed by all of the clever Halloween costumes, but by all of the student's questions and interest in our spooky science! 🦟👻🎃
We had a blast showing the Kearns Junior High 6th graders around the SLCMAD facility today and speaking with the different classes earlier this week at their school! 🦟
October 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We had a blast showing the Kearns Junior High 6th graders around the SLCMAD facility today and speaking with the different classes earlier this week at their school! 🦟
Halloween is coming up! Impress your friends while trick or treating with these creepy mosquito facts.
October 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Halloween is coming up! Impress your friends while trick or treating with these creepy mosquito facts.
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Iceland, one of the last places on Earth to be mosquito-free, recorded its first sighting this month.
Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.
Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.
Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for the First Time
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October 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Iceland, one of the last places on Earth to be mosquito-free, recorded its first sighting this month.
Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.
Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.
October 20-24 is National Health Education Week! This week focuses on public health issues, public education, and improves understanding of health education and public health. Thank you to all health educators and those who work to improve public health! #NHEW
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
October 20-24 is National Health Education Week! This week focuses on public health issues, public education, and improves understanding of health education and public health. Thank you to all health educators and those who work to improve public health! #NHEW
The progress we've made on our pollinator habitat is so fun to see. The first plants from the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program were planted in September 2023 and this year we expanded! Check out the progress!
October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The progress we've made on our pollinator habitat is so fun to see. The first plants from the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program were planted in September 2023 and this year we expanded! Check out the progress!
Recent photos from our new and older plants in the pollinator habitat and their visitors lately. 🌱🌼
October 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Recent photos from our new and older plants in the pollinator habitat and their visitors lately. 🌱🌼
Sabethes cyaneus is a species of mosquito found in Central and South America. Its nickname is the paddle-legged beauty, can you guess why? These mosquitoes have a striking iridescent blue color from their scales and almost look like they float through the air while flying.
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Sabethes cyaneus is a species of mosquito found in Central and South America. Its nickname is the paddle-legged beauty, can you guess why? These mosquitoes have a striking iridescent blue color from their scales and almost look like they float through the air while flying.
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be stuck inside a mosquito tornado? This might be close. 🦟🦟🦟
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be stuck inside a mosquito tornado? This might be close. 🦟🦟🦟
When do mosquitoes start "slowing down"? This depends on weather! Once temperatures get below 50°F and daylight shortens, mosquitoes become less active. As of last week, there were 8,609 mosquitoes collected in a single night from one mosquito surveillance trap. We'll see what this week brings! 🦟
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
When do mosquitoes start "slowing down"? This depends on weather! Once temperatures get below 50°F and daylight shortens, mosquitoes become less active. As of last week, there were 8,609 mosquitoes collected in a single night from one mosquito surveillance trap. We'll see what this week brings! 🦟
The most recent SLCMAD newsletter is out! Find the full issue of it in the link in our bio! 🦟
October 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The most recent SLCMAD newsletter is out! Find the full issue of it in the link in our bio! 🦟
Yesterday we were at the Salt Lake County 4-H Community Connections Fair! We had a great time talking with everyone there, thanks for having us!
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October 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yesterday we were at the Salt Lake County 4-H Community Connections Fair! We had a great time talking with everyone there, thanks for having us!
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Surveillance updates: There are 121 total WNV and 21 total SLEV mosquito positive samples. To see Utah's surveillance data visit: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Wear insect repellent, cover up exposed skin, & avoid outdoors during dusk & dawn when the mosquitoes that carry these diseases are more active.
September 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Surveillance updates: There are 121 total WNV and 21 total SLEV mosquito positive samples. To see Utah's surveillance data visit: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Wear insect repellent, cover up exposed skin, & avoid outdoors during dusk & dawn when the mosquitoes that carry these diseases are more active.
Last Friday we held a planting day! Thanks to those who came out and helped us get our little native plants in their new homes. 🌱🌼
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.
September 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last Friday we held a planting day! Thanks to those who came out and helped us get our little native plants in their new homes. 🌱🌼
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.