Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in Florida to combat the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and Zika. These mosquitoes are designed to reduce the population of ...

Harnessing the power of natural, DIY solutions to tackle pesky mosquito invasions is a rapidly growing trend in our environmentally-conscious society. Our quest to decipher the intricacies of these ...

If you're a mosquito magnet, it's because you have more of what attracts mosquitoes. Studies show that 20% of people are particularly irresistible to these pests. Mosquitoes may bite you more for ...

Here, we demonstrate how a simple theoretical framework used in conservation biology—evolutionary rescue models—can be used to investigate the potential for climate adaptation in these taxa, using ...

Scientists may have found a solution to stop the spread of malaria: poisoning mosquitoes with human blood. New research suggests that the mosquito-borne malady can be curbed by getting the insects ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Parents know a child car seat is one of the most important products they can buy - the seats must help protect the tiniest cargo in an emergency. Consumer Reports' exclusive ...

Mosquitoes die after drinking the blood of people taking a drug for metabolic disorders — a discovery that could help to prevent the spread of malaria 1. Every year, malaria kills more than half ...

But some products barely lasted half an hour. Compare results and prices of the mosquito repellents we've tested in the table below, or read on for our full verdict on all of the mosquito repellents ...

There are few things as annoying as a mosquito bite. We’ve tried every old wives’ tale in the book, from eating huge quantities of asparagus to upping our intake of vitamin B. “You may have ...

Queenslanders are being warned of an expected surge in mosquito-borne viruses after flooding rain, as the state records its second death this year from Japanese encephalitis. With towns like ...

Malaria is caused by parasites that are spread by mosquitoes when they feed on human blood. (Image credit: BSIP via Getty Images) In another experiment, the researchers modeled how nitisinone ...

Ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers are among the most common biting insects found outdoors in Missouri. Missouri is home to venomous spiders, including the brown recluse and black widow, whose bites ...