Understanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika can lead to better control methods, reducing their spread around the world. Virginia Tech researchers have found a ...

Genetically engineered mosquito-killing fungi delivered from males to females during mating could soon be a promising ally in the fight against malaria. A team of scientists from Burkina Faso and the ...

Brevard is releasing sterilized male mosquitoes to combat dengue fever, Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

Researchers have developed a new “color-coded” genetic method that makes it easy to distinguish male and female mosquitoes. This innovation can help solve a major bottleneck in mosquito control ...

Scientists discovered that a subtle behavior by the female of the species dictates whether the quick-fire procreation process is successful. The American research team say their findings may improve ...

No matter where you live, it’s likely you’ll encounter mosquitoes when temperatures rise. Mosquitoes tend to flock to warm, wet conditions, and standing water offers a breeding ground for these pesky ...

TONIGHT. ROYALE AND PEYTON, BACK TO YOU. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. COREY. MOSQUITO SEASON IS HITTING HARD RIGHT NOW IN THE METRO, AND NOW THE CITY IS TESTING A NEW WAY TO FIGHT BACK. STARTING IN JULY, ...

Aedes aegypti, the exotically named mosquito that transmits the Zika virus, defies almost everything Americans think they know about mosquitoes, which means that even experts know very little about ...

ST. LOUIS – As mosquito season peaks, experts from the Butterfly House came into the studio to teach us some ways to manage mosquito populations and prevent bites. The Butterfly House, in ...

Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators. Remove standing water and trim vegetation to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Add fans or ...

A new approach to antimalarial development, aided by high-throughput screening, could help to overcome resistance.