Mosquito Buzz

You’re Not Imagining It. Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse Here.

More than 80 mosquito species call Florida home, and each mosquito species has different habitat preferences.

09/03/2025 By Isaac Eger

The Buzz on Mosquitoes

Sarasota’s Malaria Scare Brought New Tactics in Mosquito Control

Ground-based spraying nearly doubled in targeted approach, though dry summer helped mitigate costs.

10/09/2023 By Sarah Owens/Community News Collaborative

Health Alert

Florida Health Department Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert in Response to Sarasota Malaria Cases

Four cases of malaria have been reported in Sarasota County. All were contracted locally.

06/27/2023 By Staff

Life Bites

How To Protect Yourself From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

West Nile virus has been detected in Sarasota County. Here are some tips for keeping these pesky insects at bay.

08/09/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Reality Bites

Is Sarasota's Mosquito Population Growing?

Two recent outbreaks have caused mosquito control staffers to apply treatments, while warning of bites and potential disease.

03/22/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Health News

Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory

The Sarasota Department of Health reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to help limit exposure.

11/03/2020 By Staff

Made in Sarasota

Made in Sarasota: MosquitoPaQ Sunscreen and Repellant

Summer just got more bearable.

03/29/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Out for Blood

Zika Has Landed

The disease is just the latest threat in Florida’s long-running war against mosquitoes.

08/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Everett Dennison

Swat!

You Can Win the War Against Mosquitoes in Bromeliads

Advice from Selby Gardens’ horticulture director on eradicating the pesky mosquitoes that live in the tropical plants.

06/03/2016 By Ilene Denton