In The News: Department of Environmental and Global Health

Mosquitoes are becoming harder to tackle in Southern Nevada. “Once it adapts its explosive,” said Dr. Louisa Messenger as she showed us a timelapse of mosquito activity in Southern Nevada. The time lapse was from 2019- present.

Mosquitoes are becoming an increasingly persistent problem across Southern Nevada, with rising populations and growing concerns about their impact.

Not all insects can survive Las Vegas’ harsh summer heat, but an increasing number of mosquitoes are thriving in the Las Vegas Valley — and building immunity to pesticides.
Gardens attract all kinds of pests, but you don't have to turn to harsh chemicals to get rid of those uninvited guests. Certain plants like marigolds, lavender, and basil could do the trick, but they do have their limitations.
Few things unsettle homeowners more than a trail of ants invading the kitchen, but crushing them may only make things worse.
When yellow jackets, a species of wasps, come buzzing around, they aren't usually nice—they're known to be defensive, aggressive, and very likely to sting. But rather than just run and hide, you can be proactive in making sure these pesky insects stay away from your house.
With the summer sun baking through our windows, trash inevitably gets smelly fast. With that can come an unwelcome influx of fruit flies. Despite their tiny size, these pesky insects are mighty in their ability to linger for days on end.
One of life's summer joys is being able to throw open windows and catch a cool summer breeze. But how do you keep mosquitoes away from windows?
Mosquitoes thrive in the summertime already, and the last thing you need is them buzzing into your home. Don't worry, even if they fly into your house, there's a go-to trick to capture these blood-sucking pests inside.
There’s nothing worse than having ants in your home. And if you’ve spotted one, chances are, there’s likely to be a colony of ants lurking somewhere — ready to appear now the weather is warmer.

A new survey is intended to gauge community concerns and determine if residents would support a valley-wide mosquito control program.
It's the sight every homeowner dreads: a trail of ants crawling around on the floors. While frustrated, you may feel the urge to squish, stomp, or swat those tiny uninvited guests, but you should resist the impulse. It'll do more harm than good—not just to the insect, but to your home.