After working 20+ years in a park, I have learned some very valuable lessons on how to avoid mosquito bites while spendi ...

Only two places on Earth, Iceland and Antarctica, are free of mosquitoes due to their harsh and erratic climates, which prevent mosquito survival. Iceland experiences sudden temperature changes, while ...

the reason that these mosquitoes are also known as yellow fever mosquitoes. While no longer a threat in the United States (although in the past it has caused devastating outbreaks), yellow fever is ...

Greg reminds us that mosquitoes are "the world's deadliest animal" and that mosquito-borne diseases kill more than 700,000 people globally each year. So the importance of using an effective ...

The more mosquitoes there are, the longer they stay active, and which species they bite all matters. With Florida under attack by invasive species, from Burmese python to lionfish, the UF researchers ...

On the first day of viremia, the person generally shows no symptoms of dengue. Five days after being bit by the infected mosquito, the person develops symptoms of dengue fever, which can last for ...

Two odorants, called decanal and undecanal, are reminiscent of orange peel and are perhaps best known for their use in Chanel No°5 perfume. They are also the compounds that help mosquitoes home in on ...

While this was the outcome in Brazil, it remains to be seen whether these effects will be the same in Australian mosquitoes. On top of this, there's been no testing of any interactions between the ...

In the early evening hours and throughout the night, mosquitoes can no longer feast on anoles, which typically sleep out in the open. Nor can they bite the agama, which hides in cracks and ...