Zika Virus

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This page lists useful information about the Zika virus. The primary focus of the science-based information and recommendations to be found here are ways you can reduce your exposure to mosquito bites and ways you can reduce the mosquito populations around your home and neighborhood.

Good sources of information about the disease in humans are the CDC, MedlinePlus and NIH.

For current University of Florida information including communications, prevention tips, resources, and research, see the UF Zika Prevention website at http://zika.ufl.edu.

UF/IFAS resources

Entry terms: SPOV (Spondweni virus), ZIKV (Zika virus), Spondweni virus

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Publications

Use and Application of Insect Repellents

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, and R. A. Allen

This document discusses the use and application of insect repellents, focusing on DEET and its alternatives. DEET has been effective for over 45 years but has potential adverse effects. New repellents like picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus offer similar protection with fewer side effects. The article provides guidelines for selecting and applying DEET products, minimizing exposure, and using repellents on children. It also highlights the importance of reading labels and following instructions to ensure safe and effective use. Publication date: March 1994.

Mosquito Repellents

C. Roxanne Connelly, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, andJonathan F. Day
Other Contacts: Eva A. Buckner

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

Zika Vector Control for the Urban Pest Management Industry

Casey Parker, Roberto M. Pereira, C. Roxanne Connelly, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, R. M. Pereira, P. G. Koehler, andPhilip G. Koehler
Other Contacts: Eva A. Buckner

This document provides an overview of Zika virus (ZIKV) transmission, symptoms, and control measures. It details the history of ZIKV outbreaks, modes of transmission, and associated health risks, including microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. The article emphasizes the importance of integrated vector management, including inspection, resident cooperation, larviciding, and adulticiding, to control mosquito populations. It also highlights the identification and biology of mosquito vectors, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, and discusses regulatory aspects of mosquito control in Florida.

Mosquitoes and their Control: Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction around Homes and Neighborhoods

Joseph Walter, Eva A. Buckner, C. Roxanne Connelly, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, Elizabeth R. Bolles, Dan Culbert, James DeValerio, Michael Donahoe, Kim E. Gabel, Rebecca L. Jordi, John McLaughlin, A. S. Neal, Sally A. Scalera, Elena Toro, andJoseph H. Walter

A UF/IFAS numbered publication for Homeowner audience(s). Published by Integrated Pest Management