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.

Local health agencies have already found virus-positive mosquitoes in Sacramento, Kern, Tulare, and Santa Clara counties, according to the California West Nile Virus program. No human cases have been ...

The district is responsible for vast wetlands south and east of the Great Salt Lake that spawn millions of mosquitoes each year, including some that carry dangerous pathogens such as West Nile virus.

In a visit to 15 homes in Lalkuthi’s first colony, the team found Aedes larvae in water meters, discarded pitchers, and water storage drums—often left uncovered due to residents’ negligence.

A form of mosquito associated with the London Underground evolved to live in human environments long before subterranean railways sprung up in the 19 th century. Culex pipiens f. molestus is found ...

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.

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 ...