NAMPA, Idaho — Officials have identified an invasive species of mosquito in Nampa. A single Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever or Egyptian mosquito, was recovered by the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District on Aug. 11.
The district first visually identified the species, then sent it in for DNA testing in order to confirm. A positive result confirmed the sample as Aedes aegypti on Sept. 17, 2025.
Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District Director Jim Lunders said this was the first known detection of the species in Idaho…