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:
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Look out for the newest SLCMAD newsletter, the first of 2026! Find it at the link in our bio.
January 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Look out for the newest SLCMAD newsletter, the first of 2026! Find it at the link in our bio.
Check out this photo from before the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District was formed in 1924. People had to cover up head to toe in order to avoid mosquitoes in Salt Lake City - you can see these folks wearing headnets to avoid them! 🦟
January 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Check out this photo from before the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District was formed in 1924. People had to cover up head to toe in order to avoid mosquitoes in Salt Lake City - you can see these folks wearing headnets to avoid them! 🦟
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Oropouche virus, known as "sloth fever," is unlikely to spread via common southeastern U.S. mosquitoes, reducing the risk of local transmission despite recent travel-related cases.
'Sloth fever' unlikely to spread via mosquitoes in southeastern US, say researchers
In 2024, "sloth fever" hit the news cycle as a new public health threat: The virus was found in people who'd recently traveled to Cuba, and the serious health risks associated with the disease prompted concern about whether it could spread and become established in the U.S.
medicalxpress.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Oropouche virus, known as "sloth fever," is unlikely to spread via common southeastern U.S. mosquitoes, reducing the risk of local transmission despite recent travel-related cases.
Mosquitoes have four stages of their life cycle! They start as an egg, then larva, pupa, and adult. The first three stages need water to grow and develop to an adult!
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Mosquitoes have four stages of their life cycle! They start as an egg, then larva, pupa, and adult. The first three stages need water to grow and develop to an adult!
DYK caribou are affected by mosquitoes, too! They can lose ~4.4 lbs of blood to mosquitoes each year! Caribou avoid mosquitoes by traveling to snowy, icy, or more windy areas. All this running to avoid mosquitoes creates a lack of proper food & nutrients, & can lead to health & population declines.
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
DYK caribou are affected by mosquitoes, too! They can lose ~4.4 lbs of blood to mosquitoes each year! Caribou avoid mosquitoes by traveling to snowy, icy, or more windy areas. All this running to avoid mosquitoes creates a lack of proper food & nutrients, & can lead to health & population declines.
Check out the latest SLCMAD newsletter! It's the last one of 2025, but don't worry we'll have more in 2026. Check out the full issue in the link in our bio ✨
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Check out the latest SLCMAD newsletter! It's the last one of 2025, but don't worry we'll have more in 2026. Check out the full issue in the link in our bio ✨
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Meet a local from Hawai‘i! The Scarlet Honeycreeper, also known as the ʻIʻiwi.
Its long curved beak fits inside the native flowers. But no its range is very limited.
Because they can’t survive malaria, and when mosquitoes were introduced, their range shrank!
#birds #birding #nature #animals
Its long curved beak fits inside the native flowers. But no its range is very limited.
Because they can’t survive malaria, and when mosquitoes were introduced, their range shrank!
#birds #birding #nature #animals
December 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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At the heart of the effort to breed millions of mosquitoes, aiming to fight mosquito-borne illnesses in Brazil, is Luciano Moreira
He is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
go.nature.com/3KV9zAM
He is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
go.nature.com/3KV9zAM
This scientist is breeding billions of mosquitoes to fight disease in Brazil
Luciano Moreira is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025.
go.nature.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
At the heart of the effort to breed millions of mosquitoes, aiming to fight mosquito-borne illnesses in Brazil, is Luciano Moreira
He is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
go.nature.com/3KV9zAM
He is part of Nature’s 10, a list of people who shaped science in 2025
go.nature.com/3KV9zAM
Last week we were at Taylorsville Elementary for a STEM Night. So many good questions from students and parents alike! Thanks for having us!
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December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Last week we were at Taylorsville Elementary for a STEM Night. So many good questions from students and parents alike! Thanks for having us!
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Earlier this week, Dr. Ary Faraji spoke at the 3i Vector-borne Diseases Networking Event at the @utah.edu. This was a chance for speakers from different departments and organizations to share the current work they are doing and how they can work together in the future.
December 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Earlier this week, Dr. Ary Faraji spoke at the 3i Vector-borne Diseases Networking Event at the @utah.edu. This was a chance for speakers from different departments and organizations to share the current work they are doing and how they can work together in the future.
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Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | HHMI
The Cech Fellows Program is a paid, nine-week summer research experience empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows
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"My advice to other undergraduates: Just go for it!" — Lalitha Ravipati, alum, Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Rising junior or senior who's interested in working alongside some of the nation's top scientists this summer? Apply now: bit.ly/CechFellows 🧪
Rising junior or senior who's interested in working alongside some of the nation's top scientists this summer? Apply now: bit.ly/CechFellows 🧪
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"My advice to other undergraduates: Just go for it!" — Lalitha Ravipati, alum, Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Rising junior or senior who's interested in working alongside some of the nation's top scientists this summer? Apply now: bit.ly/CechFellows 🧪
Rising junior or senior who's interested in working alongside some of the nation's top scientists this summer? Apply now: bit.ly/CechFellows 🧪
Do you wonder what jobs are out there in mosquito control? There are so many positions behind the scenes that work together to provide helpful information for mosquito management decisions. Here are a few examples! Stay tuned as we share more.
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you wonder what jobs are out there in mosquito control? There are so many positions behind the scenes that work together to provide helpful information for mosquito management decisions. Here are a few examples! Stay tuned as we share more.
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It may be the first of December, but winter is the perfect time to go through your old photos. Join our iNaturalist project page "Mosquitoes of Utah" to follow along, upload your mosquito photos, & help ID submissions! iNaturalist is free to join, head to iNaturalist.org to create your account! 🦟
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It may be the first of December, but winter is the perfect time to go through your old photos. Join our iNaturalist project page "Mosquitoes of Utah" to follow along, upload your mosquito photos, & help ID submissions! iNaturalist is free to join, head to iNaturalist.org to create your account! 🦟
SLCMAD went to @rowlandhall1867.bsky.social Middle School to speak to their 7th graders! The students presented insect traps they've been working on for different pest species followed by Dr. Rehbein presenting on invasive mosquitoes & their impacts on people & animals. Thanks for having us there!🦟
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
SLCMAD went to @rowlandhall1867.bsky.social Middle School to speak to their 7th graders! The students presented insect traps they've been working on for different pest species followed by Dr. Rehbein presenting on invasive mosquitoes & their impacts on people & animals. Thanks for having us there!🦟
Thank you so much to Dr. Emmanuel Santa-Martinez's @saltlakecc.bsky.social Environmental Science class for visiting us and learning! You all are the best visitors!
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thank you so much to Dr. Emmanuel Santa-Martinez's @saltlakecc.bsky.social Environmental Science class for visiting us and learning! You all are the best visitors!
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
While we aren’t sure if mosquito larvae have bad hair days, we do know they have little hairs all over their bodies. Do you know what purpose these hairs serve?
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
While we aren’t sure if mosquito larvae have bad hair days, we do know they have little hairs all over their bodies. Do you know what purpose these hairs serve?
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
doi.org
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!