“There’s literally a mosquito right here that’s about to ... for their larvae to develop (male mosquitoes, on the other hand, drink plant nectar and juice to stay alive).

Having observed them for a few years by then, Gil was familiar with some of their behaviours. He lifted a hand to encourage the mosquito to land on a finger. By the time the insect landed, more had ...

Lemon eucalyptus oil, on the other hand, contains a compound called PMD, which has been found to be as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes. When choosing an essential oil for mosquito ...