Officials say the mosquito is very stealth-like, flying low to the ground, and has been called an "ankle biter' as these mosquitoes commonly bite people on the leg below the knee. West Nile virus ...
A deadly virus is killing blackbirds across the UK. Beyond the risk to the birds, its spread indicates that mosquito-borne viruses now pose a growing threat to humans and animals in the country ...
To address a budget shortfall, Des Moines plans to scale back its mosquito control program. The city will eliminate regular spraying and testing of trapped mosquitoes for diseases like West Nile.