As mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever spread across the world, researchers say that a key strategy to prevent these illnesses may be dissuading the insects from biting their ...

In the first study of its kind, mosquitoes captured high above Mali and Ghana were found to be infected with arboviruses, ...

It's called Metarhizium, and it's a parasitic fungus that lures insects to their death with an odorous compound called ...

No one likes mosquitoes, especially your pets. Since mosquitoes carry diseases, they're also dangerous for you and your pets. What can you do to keep them safe this summer? Use Screens In Your Doors ...

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — For decades, preventing dengue fever in Honduras has meant teaching people to fear mosquitoes and avoid their bites. Now, Hondurans are being educated about a potentially more ...

Native Hawaiian honeycreeper birds are being wiped out by avian malaria. Scientists think they can battle the problem by ...

Summer's here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a ...

If you've never been bitten by a mosquito — you are surely one of the lucky ones. That holds true especially amid this summer's heat wave for many parts of the country. Mosquitoes can spread pathogens ...

If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about ...

Mosquitoes in Minnesota — a classic yet annoying staple of the state's warm season — may not yet be top of mind for most. Experts, however, are already predicting they could be unavoidable this summer ...

Mosquitoes can make outdoor spaces uncomfortable and even pose health risks, which is why natural plant-based repellents are becoming increasingly popular. Certain aromatic plants release essential ...

The start of July typically marks the peak of mosquito season in Minnesota. You know what to do. Stock up on citronella candles, wear garlic around your neck, scare them with direct sunlight, stake ...