We want to give a huge thank you to each & every one of you who attended, presented, & supported the 77th annual UMAA Conference last week! Thank you to the sustaining members & sponsors of the UMAA! We appreciate all of our members & those who make events like this possible. See you next year!

Happy Halloween! We hope you get more treats than tricks! 🎃🍬🕷️🦟

WNV updates from across the state for human (48) & horse (21) cases. Recent & past reports: epi.utah.gov/west-nile-vi... & mosquito positive samples: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo (link in bio). Take preventive measures against mosquito bites. There are also vaccines for horses for West Nile virus!

WNV updates from across the state for human (43) & horse (20) cases. Find recent & past reports here: epi.utah.gov/west-nile-vi... & mosquito positive samples here: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Take preventive measures against mosquito bites. There are also vaccines for horses against West Nile virus!

The UMAA annual meeting starts on October 27 and goes to October 29! We are officially less than one month away. 🦟 Utah MADs: make sure you're registered and have your hotel accommodations made. We'll see you in Park City!

Mosquito abatement districts across Utah use Integrated Mosquito Management, or IMM. IMM uses a combination of methods to help reduce mosquitoes. Check out this page on the CDC website to learn more about it! www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/p...

Use these suggestions to reduce and avoid #mosquito bites! There have already been 28 human cases of West Nile virus this mosquito season so be sure you're protecting yourself. Share with your friends & family to prevent bites. 🦟

West Nile virus updates from across the state for human & horse cases. You can find the recent & past reports here: epi.utah.gov/west-nile-vi... & mosquito positive samples: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Wear an EPA approved insect repellent and cover up exposed skin to prevent mosquito bites!

The Salt Lake County Health Department announced today the first human case of WNV in Utah this year. Public health's investigation has determined they were likely infected in late July near the Jordan River in the southern half of Salt Lake County.

www.saltlakecounty.gov/health/news/...

Check out the items highlighted in yellow. Do you have any of these around your property? If so, you may want to check 'em out for standing water! Mosquito larvae require standing water in order to survive and grow.

Mosquitoes have four stages of their life cycle and the first three take place in the water. It's important to remember to check your property for standing or stagnant water at least once a week to reduce mosquitoes!

Utah has many mosquito abatement districts (MAD) across the region. Check out umaa.org to find your local MAD and check out AMCA's new website, Yesterday's Threat Today's Solution to find more mosquito prevention information.

Many of the Utah districts attended the West Central MVCA joint meeting with the Wyoming Mosquito & Vector Control Association last week!

Participating in these meetings are valuable and allow different regions to come together to continue improving vector programs and protect public health.🦟

The West Central Mosquito & Vector Control Association + Wyoming Mosquito Management Association are combining forces this year for their annual meetings! Taking place at the Snow King Resort in Jackson, WY from February 19-20; learn more here: www.wcmvca.org.

It's nearly the winter solstice and it's a bit chilly around here. To bring us back to some warmer thoughts, let's look at Sabethes chloropterus, a mosquito found in humid forests across Central and Latin America.
#mosquitoes #sabethes #insectsarebeautiful

If you're traveling abroad to escape the colder weather, be sure to plan ahead and take steps to prevent bug bites. You can check your destination on the CDC website, wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/desti..., and find out what diseases or health risks are a concern and what you can do for prevention.

Utah has mosquitoes. It may not seem like it now because, well, it's winter! However, once snow melts and spring time temps come around Utah sees a variety of mosquitoes throughout the summer.
#utahmosquitoes #mosquitoes #publichealth #onehealth

DYK that Utah has around 50 different mosquito species? This isn’t a complete list, but feast your eyes on the many different kinds of mosquitoes observed across Utah! (photo credits on the second image).
#mosquitoes #utahmosquitoes #entomology #insects