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Illnesses

These are only a few of the diseases that occur in Florida and are caused by pathogens that mosquitoes transmit. 

About the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory

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The Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL), a University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Research and Education Center, is located in Vero Beach, FL. The FMEL is one of the world’s largest research institutions devoted to the understanding and management of medically important and biting arthropods and of the pathogens they transmit. FMEL research programs extend nationally and internationally. The FMEL staff is currently made up of 12 faculty members in UF’s Department of Entomology and Nematology, post-doctoral associates, graduate students, and staff members. The FMEL Extension programs provide research-based information and training on mosquitoes and other medically important arthropods to mosquito control and public health professionals, UF/IFAS Extension faculty, and the public. Questions about the FMEL, medically-important and biting insects, like mosquitoes, vector-borne diseases, and mosquito control can be directed to the State Extension Specialist at the FMEL, Dr. Eva Buckner at eva.buckner@ufl.edu.