An insect obsession: Mosquitoes helped draw entomologist back to area Aug 17, 2009
The mosquito carries the double threat of La Crosse encephalitis and West Nile virus. I thought of him working right away with japonicus because of the survey work he has done, Geske said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Five ways to stop mosquito diseases Aug 12, 2009
Get rid of tires and open containers in yards, and you can significantly reduce human risk for La Crosse encephalitis and West Nile ... The peak season for La Crosse encephalitis and West Nile is August and September. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fight on to stop spread of mosquitoes Aug 6, 2009
Dave Geske and his team are combing the La Crosse area this summer in search of the ochlerotatus japonicus mosquito, which carries the double threat of La Crosse encephalitis and West Nile virus. Geske, La Crosse County Health Department s mosquito control officer, said the japonicus mosquito flies greater distances than triseriatus, which carries La Crosse encephalitis and flies only a few hundred yards. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Disease-carrying mosquitoes spreading from La Crosse County Jul 25, 2009
A new species of mosquito that carries West Nile and La Crosse encephalitis has spread from La Crosse County to other surrounding counties this summer ... Japonicus flies farther than triseriatus, which carries La Crosse encephalitis ... The peak months for La Crosse encephalitis and West Nile are August and September. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Confirmed case of West Nile in Escambia County Jul 22, 2009
During that time, EEE, WNV, St. Louis Encephalitis virus, and La Crosse Encephalitis virus have been detected. Epidemiologists point out that EEE can be more dangerous to people and other mammals than other mosquito-borne viruses, but that the same mosquito prevention measures reduce exposures to both. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Hot weather hatches hordes of mosquitoes Jun 26, 2009
Geske said he has found disease-carrying mosquitoes in traps, including those that can transmit La Crosse encephalitis and West Nile virus. Geske and his staff late last summer found a new mosquito species for the first time in La Crosse County ochlerotatus japonicus, which originates from Japan in storm sewers and a rock-based ornamental outdoor pond in Shelby. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New disease-carrying mosquito in southeast Minnesota Jun 2, 2009
It s the Japanese rock pool mosquito, which the state Health Department said on Monday can transmit the La Crosse encephalitis virus and West Nile virus to humans. The mosquito was accidentally imported into the United States several years ago and has been spreading ever since. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Health board OKs boosting mosquito control Apr 15, 2009
The Health and Human Services Board on Tuesday unanimously recommended continuing the county s nuisance mosquito program and spending another 10,000 to combat a new species of mosquito that carries West Nile and La Crosse encephalitis. The La Crosse County Board will consider the resolution at its next meeting Tuesday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mosquito control to focus on new species Apr 11, 2009
Dave Geske, the county s mosquito control officer, said he needs to spend more money and resources on disease-carrying mosquitoes, including a new species that carries West Nile and La Crosse encephalitis that was found last summer in the town of Shelby ... He said the species moves farther in its lifetime than triseriatus, the La Crosse encephalitis-carrying mosquito. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
