Birds are the reservoir for the virus and mosquitoes acquire the virus when they feed on infected birds. Depending on the strain of the virus and the species of bird, the virus may or may not kill the ...

Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in the United States, taking flight in Florida. They are intended to ...

Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in Florida to combat the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and ...

West Nile is the leading cause of mosquito-transmitted disease in the continental United States, according to the ... it’ll divvy up captured mosquitoes by species into pools, which are then ...

One of the best ways to control mosquito populations around homes is to follow the “tip and toss” method. Here’s what to do.

Mosquitoes are not only annoying and leave itchy marks; they are also a threat. As the German magazine "Merkury" reminds us, some species spread dangerous diseases like yellow fever. The Japanese ...

While the types of mosquitoes that spread these diseases are currently less common in these locations, the population at risk of these diseases will increase by as much as 4.7 billion by 2070.

Unfortunately, that includes mosquitoes. More than 200 types of mosquitoes live in the U.S., and some can spread germs that can make you sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...