The buzz and hum of mosquitoes in the metro could make a sharp increase in Des Moines this summer. Planned budget cuts have ...

If successful, the genetic modification developed by the Transmission Zero team could provide a long-term solution by ...

But mosquitoes are also repelled by bug sprays with strong scents ... x citriodorum) has been known to ward off mosquitos.

Chelsea Freeman has teamed up with OFF! Mosquito and Tick Repellents to encourage families to enjoy outdoor time safely.

As warmer weather arrives and outdoor activities kick into full swing, parents face a growing challenge: convincing their ...

In his upcoming book, Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves, Emory University biologist Jaap de Roode takes the reader through a breezy and fun exploration into the ...

Imagine spraying a cloud of bug killer, only for half the mosquitoes to shrug it off and keep buzzing. That’s what’s happening in some parts of the country. The Central Pacific and Caribbean regions ...

It is unfortunate that the fragrant scents of flowers that attract pollinators also draw mosquitoes to your yard. Fortunately, some smells repel these dangerous pests and can be used for mosquito ...

Purdue University professor Pablo Zavattieri holds a 3D-printed mosquito head. His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural ...

An idea from a Bainbridge Island lawmaker would make it possible for other Puget Sound communities to launch small ferry services.

The Department of Health (DOH) and Davao City Health Office (CHO) launched the "Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito Drive" in Barangay Buhangin to combat dengue by urging residents to clean up and destroy ...

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention ...