It’s hot and muggy outside, and that’s when mosquitoes are most active! Understanding the mosquito life cycle is essential to controlling insect numbers and the diseases they spread. Raise mosquitoes and observe their life cycle in this hands-on activity.
Learn About West Nile
West Nile virus infects mosquitoes, birds, and people—with very different consequences for each. In this engaging Click and Learn, Drs. Laura Kramer and Marm Kilpatrick discusses the West Nile virus life cycle and how factors like temperature and climate affect spread.
West Nile Virus Game
Are you the mosquito vector or a host? If you are a host, what kind? Play this fun multiplayer game, where you simulate the spread of the West Nile virus among mosquitoes, birds, horses, and humans.
Intrepid Mosquito Hunter
Meet high school student turned mosquito hunter Ben Vincent! During the summer months, Ben collects mosquitoes that West Nile virus expert Dr. Marm Kilpatrick then uses in his research.
Viral Diversity Poster
We don’t know how many different viruses there are, but estimates run in the millions. This downloadable poster illustrates the wide variety of viral sizes, geometry, and genome types that exist.
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