Tampa Dengue Outbreak: Can a Cold Front Really Slow Mosquitoes?

Aedes aegypti mosquito associated with the Tampa dengue outbreak as cooler weather approaches.

Written by Dr. Shabbir Hussain, BPT, Registered Physiotherapist | Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist Falling temperatures can reduce mosquito activity and potentially slow dengue transmission in the Tampa Bay area, Florida. However, cooler weather does not eliminate infected mosquitoes or guarantee that an outbreak will stop. Dengue prevention still depends on mosquito control, removing standing water and … Read more