Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español.

With all the buzz this summer about mosquitoes in Southern Nevada, a group from UNLV’s School of Public Health wants to take a bite at helping control the exploding population of the biting pests.

Established in 2022, the Parasitology and Vector Biology Laboratory has spent years tackling the issue of rising mosquito populations in a variety of ways — from scientific research to community outreach.

“Las Vegas is like an island in the desert — and that gives us a unique opportunity,” said Louisa Messenger, an assistant professor in the UNLV’s School of Public Health and leader of the laboratory. “We’re isolated enough that we’re able to do good mosquito control tailored to our town and also incorporate lessons learned from around th

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