You probably aren't thinking much about mosquitoes in November.In much of the country, cooler weather has sent those annoying little bloodsuckers into hiding.
But in Florida, mosquitoes are still causing serious trouble.The state is dealing with its largest dengue outbreak in decades, and hundreds of people have caught the virus without leaving the state.Now, researchers at the University of South Florida have developed an AI mosquito trap that could help health officials find dangerous mosquito species much faster.
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(University of South Florida)If you thought mosquito season ended when summer did, Florida has a different story to tell.According to the Florida Department of Health's latest available weekly surveillance report, Hillsborough County has recorded 407 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026, the county's largest outbreak on record.
Across Florida, health officials have reported 524 locally acquired cases through October 31.That means people contracted the virus from mosquitoes in the area rather than while...