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Idaho Reports First Aedes aegypti Mosquito Detection

9/24/2025

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Aedes aegypti was detected in Canyon County, Idaho, the state's first appearance of the species.
The finding occurred on August 11, 2025, and was DNA-confirmed on September 17, 2025.
Jim Lunders, director of the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District, confirmed it.
Monitoring continues through 2026. No additional mosquitoes have been found. Residents should remove standing water and use repellents.

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Story summary

Aedes aegypti was detected in Canyon County, Idaho, the state's first appearance of the species.
The finding occurred on August 11, 2025, and was DNA-confirmed on September 17, 2025.
Jim Lunders, director of the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District, confirmed it.
Monitoring continues through 2026. No additional mosquitoes have been found. Residents should remove standing water and use repellents.