mosquitoes

One of the world’s most dangerous pests, this mosquito species infects millions with disease around the world each year.

To date, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated more than $2 billion towards fighting malaria.

Mosquito saliva may be increasing the severity of diseases.

But can this ancient disease be eliminated?

It turns out, shoo'ing flies away can work as a natural repellent.

Pitting mosquitoes against mosquitoes just might work.

Six people have died from West Nile virus in Los Angeles County this year.

Aerial spraying of insecticides should help to kill the bugs, but officials caution residents to stay inside during spraying.

Sometimes summer really bites.

Authorities have warned residents to watch out for mosquito bites and clean out pet bowls as the Aedes aegypti species breeds in stagnant water.

Research shows that Wolbachia—one of nature's most successful land-based bacteria, prevents female mosquitoes from transmitting common viruses.

When the modified bugs mate with female mosquitoes, the offspring won't survive to adulthood.

The fungus can penetrate Aedes aegypti larvae when suspended in water.

Professor says more research is needed to know whether the higher rate of autism is due to spraying itself or higher exposure to mosquito-borne illnesses.

A report suggests Americans should brace themselves for the potential transmission of the mosquito-borne virus this summer, especially along the East Coast and the South.

Problems linked to the virus are now found in children, teenagers and older adults.

The solar-powered device seduces the insects using a cocktail of human odors and carbon dioxide.

The CDC is developing a plan to track cases of this mosquito-borne illness.

The newest mosquito-borne virus causes a wretched, painful illness and potential birth defects.

Scientists announced they’ve used CRISPR to introduce and disseminate infertility in wild mosquito populations.

Researchers say ivermectin, a drug designed to fight parasitic worms, could also help fight the spread of malaria.