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A Field Efficacy Evaluation of In2Care Mosquito Traps in Comparison with Routine Integrated Vector Management at Reducing Aedes aegypti

A Magnetic-Bead-Based Mosquito DNA Extraction Protocol for Next-Generation Sequencing

Under-the-Radar Dengue Virus Infections in Natural Populations of Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes

Quantification of permethrin resistance and kdr alleles in Florida strains of Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse)

Evaluating the Vector Control Potential of the In2Care® Mosquito Trap Against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus Under Semifield Conditions in Manatee County, Florida

Eva Buckner is an assistant professor in the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory. She researches mosquitoes and mosquito control efforts and provides extension services to the public, mosquito control programs and public health professionals. After hurricanes, she works directly with affected communities and mosquito control programs to try to get information and resources to those in need.

Mosquito Control Programs

Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Human Health

Mosquitos

Pesticides

English

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Genetically Modified Mosquitoes — What’s The Real Story?

How to get rid of mosquitoes, and other tips for dealing with these pesky insects

8 best insect repellents: DEET and DEET-free bug sprays

Thousands of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Are Being Released in Florida—Here's Why

Micro Wave: Why Mosquitoes Bite You More Than Your Friends

West Nile alerts scientists, residents to outbreak containment

Assistant Professor | State Extension Specialist

Dr. Eva Buckner is our Medical Entomology Extension Specialist here at FMEL.  What does a medical entomology extension specialist do? This video introduces and explain her work here at FMEL and what type of research she is currently studying with her staff and grad students. Names in order of appearance - Dr. Eva Buckner, Rebecca Zilmer, Ashley Page, Daviela Ramirez, Ana Reomero-Weaver, Natalie Kendziorski, Sierra Schluep.

UF/IFAS FMEL Spotlight Seminar - Dr. Eva Buckner

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