An invasive species of mosquito known for aggressive, day-biting behavior was recently detected in San Jose, according to ...

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because the specific mosquitoes that spread Zika (of the species Aedes aegypti) “tend to prefer the lower extremities to bite” and “like to hide underneath outdoor furniture.” Obviously ...

When it comes to summertime pests, mosquitoes are public enemy number one. But why do mosquitoes bite us? Why do their bites ...

That itchy bump you get after a mosquito bites you is usually nothing to worry about. It's just your body reacting to the bug's spit. But mosquitoes can also carry diseases. So, how do you know if ...

Mosquitoes that transmit La Crosse virus disease live in wooded areas in the U.S., mainly in the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic ...

If you think you are a magnet to mosquitoes, there is a scientific reason for that. Mosquitoes get attracted to certain ...

Mosquito season is here and with it comes the sticky heat, the itch of surprise bites, and the constant buzz in your ear. While we’re quick to reach for repellents and creams, we often forget ...

The next step is to sterilise the males. Viruses like dengue spread through the bites of infected tiger mosquitoes called Aedes albopictus. These are the same types of mosquitoes that spread the ...

For instance, the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), which has spread from Japan to various parts of the U.S., can transmit viruses like Zika. When such a mosquito bites an infected individual, it can ...