Most people think cockroaches are disgusting. And if you've ever turned on a kitchen light, to find them skittering for dark ...

Bedbugs are a common nuisance, but there are ways to fight them. Taking preventative measures against the parasitic pests can ...

Marbeth gives us a lovely shot of this spring male eastern bluebird, a species that should be making its way back to New Brunswick during the coming weeks of April and May. The eastern bluebird is ...

Q:I was hearing cardinals starting to sing their springtime song in January. Why do they start so early, since they don’t begin nesting until late spring? A:It takes a lot of time and energy to secure ...

Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in Florida to combat the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and Zika. These mosquitoes are designed to reduce the population of ...

Queenslanders are being warned of an expected surge in mosquito-borne viruses after flooding rain, as the state records its second death this year from Japanese encephalitis. With towns like ...

Harnessing the power of natural, DIY solutions to tackle pesky mosquito invasions is a rapidly growing trend in our environmentally-conscious society. Our quest to decipher the intricacies of these ...

Summer is mosquito season, and these tiny pests can turn blissful evenings into itchy nightmares. From natural repellents to simple home hacks, discover 8 proven and effective ways to keep mosquitoes ...

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Malaria is caused by parasites that are spread by mosquitoes when they feed on human blood. (Image credit: BSIP via Getty Images) In another experiment, the researchers modeled how nitisinone ...