Mosquitoes

The mosquitoes are being released as part of an experiment to help combat a disease-transmitting local species, according to Oxitec, the company behind the project.

Triple E is a rare but deadly disease, with a 33 percent fatality rate in humans and 90 percent fatality rate among horses.

Farmers in the state have lost hundreds of cattle due to the massive insect swarms, which arrived after Hurricane Laura brought heavy rainfall to the area.

The project is a first for the U.S.

While eastern equine encephalitis is a rare disease, around 30 percent of patients die and others will suffer ongoing neurological problems.

There have 21 reported cases nationwide this year and three deaths in Michigan alone. With no known vaccine or treatment, health officials are encouraging those in affected areas to avoid being bitten.

"Tracking and monitoring the types of mosquitoes that exist in Nebraska communities is critical, which in turn helps us identify potential public health implications and implement prevention measures to reduce risk," a state epidemiologist said.

Reports of mosquitoes three times bigger than normal emerged soon after Hurricane Florence passed.

A gene drive to stop the spread of malaria showed promise, with no mutations arising in laboratory experiments.

On average, researchers found 40 pieces of plastic in adult mosquitoes.

This week the Massachusetts Department of Public Health raised the statewide risk level for West Nile virus from low to moderate.

There is no vaccine to prevent infection, and there are no medications to treat the virus in people.

The mosquitoes were infected with a unique bacteria.

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.

Hundreds of thousands of people still die of the ancient disease every year.

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.

The CDC has warned people to avoid using sperm from three Florida counties.

Which diseases are likely to get the attention of Zika and Ebola in 2017?

Florida officials on Thursday said they have trapped the first mosquitoes that tested positive for the Zika virus in the Miami area.

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.