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#UKRI Project 'Assessing the risk of mosquito vector-borne diseases in Scotland & their response to environmental change' mosquito-scotland.com

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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
As part of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Curious Festival, Prof Heather Ferguson is giving a talk Sat Sept 12th, 6pm about mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases in Scotland, and findings from the Mosquito Scotland project. Tix free to book for in person or online: rse.org.uk/event/mosqui...
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As summer temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere & mosquitoes with them, the age old question arises: "Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?" 🔍 🦟 This article on #BBC Future discusses current knowledge, with comments from Prof Steven Lindsay & I www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
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Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?
Long before they land, mosquitoes are reading our body signals from afar. Find out if you feature high on the bloodsuckers' hit list.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
On June 3rd we held our final #MosquitoScotland project mtg at Loch Lomond. When we began 3 years ago, we knew so little about #mosquito #vectors & pathogens in Scotland. We've learned so much more. While this project is ending, our work on mosquitoes & VBDs is not -stay tuned! @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
Five people stand together on a wet stone terrace outdoors, wearing matching black T-shirts with the Mosquito Scotland logo. One person is turned away from the camera to display the large logo printed on the back of the shirt, while the others face different directions around the group. The design features a stylized map of Scotland with a mosquito motif and the words “Mosquito Scotland.” Trees and greenery form the background, and a building with glass railings is visible on the left. The image appears to capture team members informally showing both the front and back of the project T-shirts during an outdoor event.Panoramic view across a large loch surrounded by rolling hills and distant mountains. The foreground is filled with dark blue, gently rippling water, while green slopes rise from the shoreline on the left and stretch across the horizon. Dramatic clouds dominate the sky, with patches of bright blue visible between large white and grey cloud formations. Tree branches frame the scene from the upper left and right corners. Small islands can be seen in the distance, and sunlight breaks through the clouds to illuminate parts of the landscape, creating a striking contrast between the water, hills, and sky.A large group of approximately 25 people stand together for a group photograph on a wet stone terrace outdoors. The terrace is bordered by glass railings and surrounded by mature trees and green lawns. Dark, heavy clouds fill the sky overhead, suggesting recent or impending rain, and the pavement reflects the damp conditions. The group is arranged in a single row facing the camera and wearing conference-style name badges. Parked vehicles and a glimpse of water are visible in the background to the right, while dense woodland forms the backdrop on the left. The photograph appears to have been taken during an outdoor gathering, workshop, or research meeting in a natural setting.
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A person stands beside a projection screen in a conference room, delivering a presentation about the Mosquito Scotland research programme. The slide is titled “Objectives” and lists four project goals related to mosquito vectors, pathogen surveillance, zoonotic arboviruses, and modelling environmental impacts on vector-borne disease risk in Scotland. A highlighted statement at the bottom reads: “Generation of evidence to guide policy on VBD risk and response in Scotland.”

The presenter is pointing toward the slide while standing next to a small round table holding an open laptop connected to the projector. In the foreground, meeting tables contain another laptop, a camera, notebooks, glasses, and presentation materials. Large windows surrounding the room provide views of trees and grassy grounds outside. The slide displays the Mosquito Scotland logo and project objectives focused on mosquito-borne disease research and public policy in Scotland.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Our team had a blast taking part in the Glasgow Science Festival over the weekend, showcasing a display and activities related to explaining the role of hashtag#mosquitoes in the environment, how you can recognize them, and what you can do to stop them breeding around your house. @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
Three people stand behind an educational display table inside a greenhouse with large frosted glass panels. The table is covered with a blue cloth and contains mosquito-themed outreach materials, including a microscope, illustrated mosquito identification sheets, specimen containers, a model labelled “Breeding Sites,” coloured craft materials, and informational posters. The person in the centre wears a light blue T-shirt displaying the text “Glasgow Science Festival,” while the two people on either side wear black T-shirts with a circular “Mosquito Scotland” logo. The greenhouse interior is brightly lit by natural light, and green vegetation is visible through the translucent glass walls. Visible text includes “Glasgow Science Festival,” “Mosquito Scotland,” and “Breeding Sites.”Copilot said:

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A hand holds up a completed children’s activity sheet featuring a large outline drawing of a mosquito. The mosquito has been coloured with blue and green crayon on the wings and abdomen, while the head and antennae are coloured brown. Decorative gem stickers in various colours have been placed on the mosquito’s body, wings, and antennae. On the right side of the worksheet is a partially completed questionnaire with prompts such as “My mosquito’s name is,” “My mosquito likes,” and “My mosquito lays eggs,” with handwritten responses visible. The bottom of the page includes the text “This Mosquito Masterpiece was made by:” followed by a handwritten signature. The sheet is held over a blue-covered table
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 New paper led by Dr Georgia Kirby with findings from 1st comprehensive survey of #mosquitoes across #Scotland. Results address the substantial knowledge gap on mosquito vector ecology in Scotland, as needed to assess vector-borne disease risk under #climatechange link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Illustrated map of Scotland in muted green with five circular photographs highlighting different wetland habitats across the country. The photos show flooded grassland, a wooded stream, tidal saltmarsh pools, a reed-filled wetland, and a freshwater pond with surrounding vegetation. At the center of the map, a large black magnifying glass overlays an image of a mosquito, emphasizing mosquito monitoring or research across diverse wetland environments in Scotland. The background is light grey, and no text is visible.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
First paper from the project is now out - led by @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk PhD student @meshachlee.bsky.social this study evaluated of the efficiency of different trapping methods for sampling #mosquito populations in Scotland. Read here ⬇️ 🦟 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Two people pose for a selfie beside a wetland. One person in the foreground wears an orange high-visibility vest, striped shirt, glasses, and a dark baseball cap, giving a thumbs-up toward the camera (Meshach Lee). Another person stands to the right holding a navy-blue bag with the word “Biogents” and a flower logo printed on it (Alannah MacCallum, research assistant). Behind them, a narrow wooden dock extends into the water, with a small canoe tied alongside. Trees with leafy branches frame the top of the image, and green hills and reeds surround the lake in the background. Visible text includes “University of Glasgow” on the vest and “Biopents” on the bag
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
@drheatherferg.bsky.social of #MosquitoScotland & Ryan Carmichael of #MosquitoNI joined #AveryHolmes from @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk to speak to a sell out crowd at the wildlife disease ecology #PintofScience session on Mon. Great enthusiam & submissions for beer mat design context - new lab logo?
Three adults seated together in a warmly lit pub booth with red walls and framed pictures (L to R - Ryan Carmichael, Heather Ferguson & Avery Holmes). Each person is holding a clear glass printed with a skull design and the text “Pint of Science 2026.” A wooden table is in the foreground, and one person leans in from the right side of the image while the other two sit closely together on a leather bench.A person – Heather Ferguson - stands beside a small table in a warmly lit pub, presenting to a group. A wall-mounted screen displays a slide with multiple panels of text and images. The presenter’s table holds a laptop. The room has red walls with framed circular artwork featuring birds, a single exposed hanging light bulb, and dark wood paneling along the lower wall.A person - Ryan Carmichael - stands at the front of a warmly lit pub room beside a wall-mounted screen displaying a presentation slide titled “Mosquitoes in Northern Ireland,” with logos from several universities and research organizations. The slide includes an illustration of a mosquito and circular images of landscapes. In the foreground, several audience members sit at tables with drinks and items such as cups and a water bottle. The room has red walls, framed pictures, and exposed light bulbs, creating an informal talk or event atmosphere.A round white coaster on a dark wooden table, decorated with a hand-drawn cartoon mosquito holding a large red drink in a glass. Around the illustration are small colorful star shapes. Handwritten text on the coaster reads, “TAKE A FUCKING SIP, BABES.”
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Posting a few weeks late -but happy (happy?) to announce that the mosquito season is now underway Scotland. Here is an egg raft (dark, bullet shaped object floating on water) of Culex pipiens - collected in Glasgow, May 1st. Let us know if see mosquitoes in Scotland here ⬇️ www.mosquito-scotland.com
A close-up of a light turquoise cup filled with pale green liquid, with a small dark bullet shaped object floating on the surface and clinging to the inside of the cup, placed on a light textured surface. THis object is an egg raft of the Culex pipiens mosquitoes, it is approxmatley ~7-8 mm long, and contains ~60-150 eggs banded together.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Our project was proud to support the follow up investigation of these detections following identification by our collaborators at the Animal and Plant Health Agency UK and @srucnews.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
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First cases of Usutu virus found in blackbirds in Scotland
Analysis confirmed the Usutu virus in birds found dead in Arran.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Breaking news- #Usutu virus has been detected in Scotland for the first time, in 2 Blackbirds from the Isle of Arran in 2025. Detection confirmed by #SRUC & #APHA, with our project conducting follow up surveillance. Public Health risk considered very low More info ⏬️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
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First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland
Usutu virus has been detected in Scotland.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Great 1st day at the @ukvbd.bsky.social conferenced in Liverpool, with several #MosquitoScotland team members presenting findings from their work @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @cvrinfo.bsky.social @meshachlee.bsky.social Georgia Kirby Ryan Carmichael Lucy Devlin Aidan Desjardins Dom Brass Ross Cuthbert
Photo of 3 PhD students standing beside a poster about the project on assessing "Mosquito-borne disease risk to Northern Ireland under environmental change" , led by Ross Cuthbert at Queen's University Belfast, in whose team they are working.  Left to right Lucy Devlin, Ryan Carmichael and Aidan DesjardinsPhoto of PhD student Meshach Lee standing beside his poster "Assessing mosquito-borne disease risk across an urban-rural gradient in Scotland"Picture of screen in lecture hall displaying the title slide of a presentation delivered by Dr Dom Brass, UKCEH.  The slide has the title "Forecasting the risk of WNV in Europe now and in the future"
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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our second keynote speaker, Henriette (Jet) de Valk, discussing an exceptional year for arbovirus transmission in France in 2025 #UKVBD2026
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Vector-Borne Diseases in the UK @ukvbd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Starting off the conference with our first keynote speaker, Professor @baylism.bsky.social, discussing “The changing risk of VBDs in the UK.” #UKVBD2026
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Great article highlighting the problem of mosquito nuisance in parts of Northern Itrekand. Our project is delighted to be collaborating with #MosquitoNorthernIreland on their research. Together we will uncover more about mosquito ecology and risk in Northern UK nations www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Mosquito project welcomed in village 'plagued' by insects
A Ballykelly mum whose daughter needed treatment for mosquito bites welcomes a QUB study into insect numbers in Northern Ireland.
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Dr Steven White @drstevenmwhite.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Our new paper is now out on "Temperature-sensitive incubation, transmissibility and risk of Aedes albopictus-borne chikungunya virus in Europe". Chikungunya has a lower thermal threshold for transmission than previously thought, carrying a higher risk of outbreaks across Europe. lnkd.in/g79PzgqJ
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Connor G G Bamford @connorggbamford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Two great 4y positions up for grabs with us and Ross working on his BBSRC MosquitoNI project, with collaborators in GB. Deadlines in a week (research fellow) and 2 weeks (RA). Lots of vector ecology and modelling but also looking at what viruses can we find in our 🦟!
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James Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Worrying study by my UKCEH colleagues about human disease spread facilitated by climate change www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds
‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countries
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Chikungunya poses a greater health threat in Europe than previously thought because it can be spread at air temps as low as 13°C, a new study finds. Researchers produced a risk map showing the threat of virus transmission, spread by the Asian tiger mosquito. www.ceh.ac.uk/press/debili... 1/🧪
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Thank you to Chris Smith & the The Naked Scientists team for inviting me & other colleagues to take part in this podcast discussing #mosquitoes, their biology and behaviour, role in disease transmission & innovative strategies for #vector control www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...
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The mosquito: the world's deadliest animal
Buzzing to take a bite...
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Pleasure to visit Public Health Scotland & present results from @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social to Prof Calum Semple, Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland, Prof Jim McMenamin & Prof Dominic Mellor. Great opportunity to discuss future #mosquito-borne disease risk in Scotland @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
Photo of 4 people standing in front of a presentation screen in a meeting room at Public Health Scotland.  On the left side, Prof Calum Semple, Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland, Prof Heather Ferguson, University of Glasgow, and on the right side Prof Dom Mellor and Dr Jim McMenamin, Public Health Scotland.  The screen has the title slide from the Mosquito Scotland presentation; reading "Investigating the risk of mosquito vector-borne diseases in Scotland and their response to environmental change"
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Happy to share new preprint led by Dr Georgia Kirby, with results from survey of #mosquitoes across Scotland ➡️ Mosquitoes were common & widely distributed ➡️ 16 different species, including some known vectors of historical malaria and emerging arboviruses www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Figure 2 from pre-print by Georgia Kirby et al, BioxRiV , 2026 - Presenting results on the aistribution and associated wetland habitats of the most abundant adult mosquito species. On the left of figure is Panel A. A mao showing the distribution of adult-stage species throughout mainland Scotland. Trap sites within a 10-mile radius are aggregated. Panel B. Allocation of common adult-stage species by wetland type. Ribbon width indicates abundance.
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Really looking forward to this - a great opportunity to present new findings from our @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social and hear about the latest developments in vector-borne disease research in the UK. Please share 🦟
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Thx to @laurensullivanmp.bsky.social & @malarianomoreuk.bsky.social for hosting World #Malaria Report Reception at House of Commons yesterday. Great speeches by Sabah Zita Benson, Gareth Jenkins & others - reminding #malaria community of the need to keep pushing to #EndMalaria despite challenges
Gareth Jenkins, CEO Malaria No More UK, stands at a lectern giving a speech for World Malaria Report at UK House of Commons5 malaria researchers standing together in the hall of the UK House of Commons after attending World Malaria Report Reception. Left to Right - Prof Jackie Cook, LSHTM, Prof Teun Bousema Radboud University, Dr Kevin Tetteh FIND, Prof Chris Drakeley LSHTM, Prof Heather Ferguson University of Glasgow. There is a large painting on the wall behind them, showing a battle scene.Dr Lauren Sullivan, Chair of All Parliamentary Group on Malaria and NTDs, stands at a lectern giving a speech for World Malaria Report at UK House of CommonsRight Honourable Sabah Zita Benson, Ghanaian High Commissioner to the UK, Gareth Jenkins, stands at a lectern giving a speech for World Malaria Report at UK House
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Excellent - many thanks for sharing @stoviesplz.bsky.social Definietely a mosquito. It is not uncommon to find a few inside houses at this time of year, when they move in to avoid cold weather. Roughly what area of Scotland are you in?
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Pleasure to participate in 1st in-person meeting of the Scottish Health Protection Network's committee on #Vector-borne diseases last week. Great to meet with colleagues to brainstorm what the future of #vector-borne disease surveillance in Scotland should look like. #Ticks #Midges #Mosquitoes
Photo of Professor Dominic Mellor from Public Health Scotland standing in front of a screen with a slide reading "Scottish Health Protection Network - Vector-borne disease subgroup, Workshop, Nov 4th 2025".  Photo taken while he was delivering opening remarks to the workshopPhoto of 5 participants at the Scottish Health Protection Network's Vector-borne diseases workshop; taken at the workshop on Nov 4th.  Standing left to right - Dr Georgia Kirby (University of Glasgow), Prof Heather Ferguson (University of Glasgow), Dr Jolyon Medlock (UK Health Security Agency), Dr Caroline Robinson (Scottish Rural University College), Dr Chris Redman (Public Health Scotland)
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MESA - the malaria knowledge hub @mesamalaria.org · 07/11/2025
🚨 Funding opportunity! GLOPID-R & EDCTP launch a call to accelerate clinical trial site readiness in LMICs 🧪🌍 💰 €100k–€500k | ⏱️ Up to 24 months 👥 Consortium: 2–4 orgs incl. at least 1 LMIC partner 📅 Deadline: 14 Nov 🔗 shorturl.at/bK9tZ
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
In response to the @theguardian.com editorial on the uptick in malaria due to #globalhealth funding cuts, I write how this also foreshadwos what’s ahead for a lower-profile but similarly devastating group of pathogens – the neglected tropical diseases. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Aid cuts could set back fragile gains in eliminating neglected tropical diseases | Letter
Letter: In response to an editorial on the uptick in malaria, Prof Heather Ferguson writes that progress against dengue, leprosy, rabies and other conditions could unravel
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Is #climatechange increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases in the UK? My comments #BMJ ⬇️ www.bmj.com/content/391/... Short answer - yes! But rather than focussing just on tropical pathogens & vectors moving north, most imminent risk may be increased transmission capacity in native vectors
Screen shot of the 1st page of news article in British Medical Journal, Oct 31st 2025, with title "Are deadly mosquitoes, pathogen laden ticks, and waterborne infections being brought to the UK by climate change?" Article has interview with Heather Ferguson and other scientists discussing risk of vector-borne disease in the UK under climate change.
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The Global Vector Hub @globalvectorhub.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
🦟 #Mosquitoes arrive in #Iceland 🇮🇸 "Three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes were found in Kjós in recent days. This has been confirmed by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History. It is the first time that mosquitoes have been discovered on Icelandic soil." www.ruv.is/english/2025...
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Mosquitoes arrive in Iceland - RÚV.is
Three mosquitoes were found in Kjós in recent days. This has been confirmed by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History. It is the first time that mosquitoes have been discovered on Icelandic soil.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Moving into Oct with temperatures & daylight hours falling in Scotland, the "peak" mosquito activity season is passing. However, some species like Culex pipiens can still be found 'overwintering'; like this one our team found on #Arran yesterday. Let us know if you see any ⬇️ mosquito-scotland.com
Close up picture of a plastic tube with a single Culex pipiens mosquito caught inside it.  It has a brownish body, six legs, and a long needle-like proboscis on its head
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Great work by @ukhsa.bsky.social team on 4 yrs of invasive #mosquito surveillance in UK. Sporadic detection of Aedes albopictus on transport routes in England & one-off detection of aegypti at Heathrow don't confirm establishment, but show value of surveillance journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
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Invasive mosquito surveillance in the United Kingdom 2020 to 2024: First detection of Aedes aegypti eggs in the UK and further detection of Aedes albopictus
Here, we provide an update on invasive mosquito surveillance activities coordinated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) between May 2020 and November 2024. Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti are ...
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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
🌊The Scottish Government is currently consulting on a draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan. Informal drop-in events are being held across Scotland, where you can learn about the plan, and marine and coastal restoration in Scotland. Details below 👇 #Marine #Coastal #Scotland
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Temperatures may be starting to drop in Scotland, but there are still some mosuqitoes buzzing around in Glasgow. And from the looks of this female, some are ready to lay more eggs. Matches what we see in our monitoring of larval habitats.et Let us know if u see mossies at mosquito-scotland.com
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Yesterday we said goodbye to Saad Naqvi - our fantastic summer intern who joined us from the The University of Texas at Dallas. Great to have you on the team this summer, thanks for all your hard work in the field and lab to help us understandthe ecology of potential mosquitos in Scotland.
Four people standing in front of the main entrance of the Graham Kerr Zoology builidng at the University of Glasgow, all members of the Mosquito Scotland Project team.  Left to right - Meshach Lee, Heather Ferguson, Saad Naqvi and Georgia Kirby
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Great news from @who.int Congratulations Surinam on being certified as malaria-free www.who.int/news/item/30...
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Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO
Today, Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The #mosquito season is truly underway in these celtic lands. We're seeing an uptick in Scotland, and #Mosquito Northern Ireland friends Ryan Carmichael & @rosscuthbert.bsky.social got these in a trap in #Armagh today. You can report mosquito sightings in Scotland - www.mosquito-scotland.com
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Looking forward to participating in this webinar organized by the @rcpedin.bsky.social next month, focusing on #OneHealth and the #Environment. I'll discuss our work on impacts of #climatechange on #vector-borne diseases @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk Details for registration 🔽
Image shows an outline of the globe in red tint, with a red pulse line running across it and the logo of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh above it.  Text below gives details of the 'Environment and One Health' webinar that will be held on July 8th, with details of how to register
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Another mosquito species moving northwards, possibly due to climate
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Ed Yong is offline @edyong209.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
I urge everyone to read Unbreaking’s new page on everything the govt is doing to destroy & diminish medical research funding. It’s the best thing I’ve read on this topic: @lizneeley.bsky.social & co have such done an incredible job. unbreaking.org/issues/medic...
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Medical Research Funding — Unbreaking
How the administration is breaking the government, and what that means for all of us.
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Thx to @theguardian.com for this article & interview on implications of finding #WestNileVirus in UK #mosquitoes. As I say, #1 priority for govt to protect UK citizens long-term is to invest in control in the countries where they the overwhelming burden & death www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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Climate change could bring insect-borne tropical diseases to UK, scientists warn
Mosquito experts say cuts in aid will lead to collapse of crucial surveillance and control in endemic countries
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
📢Breaking news - @ukhsa.bsky.social confirms 1st detection of #WestNileVirus particles in mosquitoes in the UK. This is a zoonotic virus that usually spreads in birds, but very occasionally infects people. Risk to UK public is extremely low, no detection in Scotland yet www.gov.uk/government/n...
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First detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes
UKHSA says there is no evidence to suggest ongoing circulation of the virus in birds or mosquitos in the UK and the risk to the general public is very low
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bioRxivpreprint @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Lack of Vector Competence in UK Culex pipiens molestus for Oropouche Virus www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/202…
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Fantastic weather in Belfast this week as Dr Georgia Kirby from #MosquitoScotland visits our collaborator and #QueensUniversityBelfast PhD student Ryan Carmichael to kick off collaboration on mosquitoes. #MosquitoScotland 💔#MosquitoNorthernIreland 🦟 @rosscuthbert.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
Photo of shallow river/marsh (a few meters across) surround by tall grass (knee height), with taller trees on the horizon.  In front right, you can see Queens University Belfast PhD student Ryan Carmichael (side profie, from waist up) and University of Glasgow Researcher Dr Georgia Kirby (back) looking at the water to check for larvae.  Both are dressed for field work; Ryan is holding a notebook and has a backpack.  There is a blue sky with light cloud, weather is very sunny.
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Good morning little guys! A good haul of mosquito larvae found in an urban area of Glasgow this morning. With the warm weather, larvae are developing fast and will transform into adults in a few more days. Let us know if you see any where you are in Scotland ⏬️ mosquito-scotland.com
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 14/05/2025
The project explores the impact of climate change and evaluates the potential for mosquito-borne diseases to become established in the region. Meshach’s research specifically examines how this risk may differ between urban and rural environments for both wild bird and human populations.
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 14/05/2025
Last week, @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social Scholar @meshachlee.bsky.social was featured on Channel 5 News, demonstrating the work he and others are doing as part of the @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social project to track mosquito populations in Scotland. Watch ➡️ media.pressdata.co.uk/viewbroadcas...
JMS Scholar Meshach Lee demonstrates mosquito traps
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Ross Cuthbert @rosscuthbert.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Mosquito trapping underway in Northern Ireland. Interested to see what the season (including my garden) will bring #MosquitoNI An exciting collaboration with the inspiring @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social team
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Great to start this collaboration with our friends @rosscuthbert.bsky.social #RyanCarmichael and #JaimieDick at #QueensUniversityBelfast. Can't wait to hear what you find! #celticmosquitoes
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Thx to Channel 5 news for featuring our #citizenscience #mosquito project last night, with new results about #mosquitoes in #Scotland. Great demo of mosquito traps @meshachlee.bsky.social ! @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social 🦟 media.pressdata.co.uk/viewbroadcas...
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Mosquito Scotland Project @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Thanks to Tony Livesey at BBC 5 live for having us on last night to talk about what we've been finding about mosquitoes in Scotland, and how to reduce your risk of pesky bites! Listen here from mins 58:23 - 1:01:46 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @bbc5live.bsky.social
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Tony Livesey - 01/05/2025 - BBC Sounds
Tony Livesey with late night conversation and in-depth interviews.
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