Malathion, a commonly used pesticide for both agricultural use and home gardening, has had a long and widely disputed history ...

As a result of these re-evaluations, the insecticides chlorpyrifos, diazinon and malathion (broadcast turf ... To help prevent mosquito bites, the use of a personal insect repellent should be ...

Discover how mosquitoes adapt to droughts by biting more frequently to stay hydrated, increasing disease spread.

Mosquitoes are not just an annoyance; they can be a serious health hazard, spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, an ...

Mosquitoes can survive prolonged droughts by drinking blood, which helps to explain why rates of mosquito-borne illness don't always decline in dry periods.

Collier Mosquito Control District to sterilize male Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes with x-rays. The goal is for these sterile mosquitoes to mate with wild females, who will lay unviable eggs.

To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of insect repellent or citronella candles in order to avoid the bite and incessant itching that comes with it. But how do these repellents ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Benefits of UV light traps Effective attraction: The UV light effectively draws mosquitoes in, often better than other methods such as repellent sprays or coils. Chemical-free: UV light traps are ...

Not to mention the itchy red welt mosquitos leave when they bite, no matter how well you cover up. Maybe you’ve stood before ...

SYDNEY - Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, said Australian scientists after trialling the novel pest control method. The “toxic ...