#dengue outbreak

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 14 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 13 on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common and is not connected to prior cases.

Whether an issue of infection or annoyance, most of us would like fewer mosquitoes in our lives, especially with Hawai’i’s largest Dengue virus outbreak in state history. A land expert shares some tips on making mosquito habitat less inviting.