Insects are among the most diverse and numerous organisms on the planet, playing crucial roles in ecosystems. However, not all of them are as harmless as they seem. Some can pose significant threats ...

Aerial applications targeting mosquito larvae in wetlands is started Tuesday in a number of local communities. The Norfolk County Mosquito Control District will be conducting helicopter ...

Officials said the solid, granular larvicide does not hurt people or pets but kills mosquito larvae before they can grow into adult, biting mosquitoes. West Nile virus is mainly a bird disease.

Bay County Mosquito Control said it began its spring aerial treatment to control mosquito larvae in flooded woodlots on Friday, April 11. The service will take place over seven to 10 days ...

NEW BEDFORD – Whitney Lutz, the manager of the newly opened Asian market Yum Yum Tiger at 767 Purchase St., is excited to introduce new types of snacks into the downtown area. “We offer a lot ...

but one of the most common types of mosquito species is the Asian tiger mosquito, which is a “tiny black mosquito with white stripes,” Hayes said. Here’s what you need to know about the ...

Throughout April and continuing into May, the health department's Housing and Community Environment Program will treat more than 50 wetlands across 20 municipalities, targeting mosquito larvae.

Like dengue or Zika, the virus is transmitted by the tiger mosquito. On July 30, 1948, the insect was mentioned for the first time in Le Monde, which has since continued to track its spread.