Mosquitoes
What Is the Triple E Virus? Mosquito-Borne Illness Suspected in Michigan
Triple E is a rare but deadly disease, with a 33 percent fatality rate in humans and 90 percent fatality rate among horses.
Blood-Sucking, Livestock-Killing Mosquito Hordes Are 2020's Latest Gift
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.
750 Million Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes to Be Released in Florida
The project is a first for the U.S.
Massachusetts Towns Raise Risk of Deadly Brain Disease to Critical
While eastern equine encephalitis is a rare disease, around 30 percent of patients die and others will suffer ongoing neurological problems.
Mosquito Deaths in Michigan: Everything We Know About EEE
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.
Mosquito That Can Transmit Zika Discovered in Nebraska for First Time
"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.
Why Supersize Mosquitoes Are Spawned After Hurricanes
Reports of mosquitoes three times bigger than normal emerged soon after Hurricane Florence passed.
Gene Editing Decimates Malaria-Carrying Mosquitoes
A gene drive to stop the spread of malaria showed promise, with no mutations arising in laboratory experiments.
Plastic-Eating Mosquitoes Could Disperse Material
On average, researchers found 40 pieces of plastic in adult mosquitoes.
West Nile Virus: Infected Mosquitoes on the Rise
This week the Massachusetts Department of Public Health raised the statewide risk level for West Nile virus from low to moderate.
West Nile Virus Spreads in U.S., Kills Woman in Iowa
There is no vaccine to prevent infection, and there are no medications to treat the virus in people.
Scientists Are Releasing Mosquitoes to Stop Dengue
The mosquitoes were infected with a unique bacteria.
Scientists Slash Disease-spreading Mosquitoes in Trial
One of the world's most dangerous pests, this mosquito species infects millions with disease around the world each year.
Engineered Mosquitoes to Fight Malaria
To date, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated more than $2 billion towards fighting malaria.
Mosquito Spit May Alter Your Immune System for Days
Mosquito saliva may be increasing the severity of diseases.
World Malaria Day 2018: Facts and Symptoms
Hundreds of thousands of people still die of the ancient disease every year.
Bill Gates Pledges $1 Billion to Fight Malaria
But can this ancient disease be eliminated?
Keep Bugs Away by Training Mosquitoes to Fear You
It turns out, shoo'ing flies away can work as a natural repellent.
EPA Approves Killer Mosquitoes to Stop Harmful Diseases
Pitting mosquitoes against mosquitoes just might work.
New Rap Video Details Mosquito Prevention Tips
Six people have died from West Nile virus in Los Angeles County this year.
Texas and U.S. Air Force Fight Post-Harvey Mosquitoes
Aerial spraying of insecticides should help to kill the bugs, but officials caution residents to stay inside during spraying.
Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in Long Beach
Authorities have warned residents to watch out for mosquito bites and clean out pet bowls as the Aedes aegypti species breeds in stagnant water.
Florida Sperm Donations May Contain Zika Virus
The CDC has warned people to avoid using sperm from three Florida counties.
What Diseases Could Plague Us in 2017?
Which diseases are likely to get the attention of Zika and Ebola in 2017?
Florida Finds Local Mosquitoes With Zika
Florida officials on Thursday said they have trapped the first mosquitoes that tested positive for the Zika virus in the Miami area.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Could Fight Zika
When the modified bugs mate with female mosquitoes, the offspring won't survive to adulthood.
Killer Fungus Destroys Zika Mosquitoes From the Inside
The fungus can penetrate Aedes aegypti larvae when suspended in water.
Study Finds Link Between Autism, Mosquito Spraying
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.
Zika Poses a Threat to at Least 50 Cities in the U.S.
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.