A new study looks at how leaf litter in water influences the abundance of Culex pipiens mosquitoes, which can transmit West Nile virus to humans, domestic animals, birds and other wildlife.

Earlier than predicted. In 2012, researchers predicted that between 2020 and 2080, Culex pipiens would be able to live in more northern climates due to both climate change and the bugs' ability to ...

The new kid on the block: Culex pipiens Edmonton has about 30 different species of mosquitoes. Culex pipiens has made its way to Alberta in recent years and was detected in Edmonton in 2018.. The ...

Culex Pipiens mosquitos collected by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District at Seymour Park in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood wait to be tested on July 19, 2018. Hector Amezcua ...

Culex Pipiens mosquitos collected by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District at Seymour Park in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood wait to be tested on July 19, 2018. Hector Amezcua ...

Culex pipiens has made its way to Alberta in recent years and was detected in Edmonton in 2018. The species is the primary vector of West Nile virus in North America, Jenkins says.

The Culex pipiens is thriving in Alberta. Now experts are trying to figure out what that means, and what the implications are when it comes to the spread of the West Nile virus.

Culex Pipiens mosquitos collected by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District at Seymour Park in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood wait to be tested on July 19, 2018. Hector Amezcua ...