It's summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and, unfortunately, mosquitoes. The combination of the increase in temperature and plenty of water is ideal for these ...

The team has created genetically modified mosquitoes capable of delivering vaccines directly through their bites, earning them the nickname “flying vaccinators.” A New Frontier in Malaria ...

In this article, DANIEL ADAJI explores how smart gadgets can replace traditional mosquito control methods, their effectiveness, and the advantages they offer in terms of convenience, safety ...

For example, when a mosquito sucks your blood, it injects saliva into your skin. This fluid exchange produces an itchy rash in most people, and it can also lead to a bruised appearance. Other times, ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 23, 2024) As the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) proposes to list the Monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, a look at the ...

Mosquitoes are usually associated with serious diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever. However, researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and Radboud University in ...

Using insect repellent and covering up can help protect against mosquito bites Mosquitoes that carry viruses like dengue and chikungunya have moved into new parts of Europe, increasing the risk of ...

Dengue fever cases have been cut by 77% in a "groundbreaking" trial that manipulates the mosquitoes that spread it, say scientists. They used mosquitoes infected with "miraculous" bacteria that ...