Across much of the world, a tiny striped insect shapes whether families stay healthy or get sick. The Asian tiger mosquito ...

Researcher Melanie Hempel handles a mosquito specimen in the lab. Hempel helped develop the DeMark system, a new method for producing nonbiting male mosquitoes for disease control. Scientists at ...

A recent study looked at which U.S. states are most concerned about mosquitoes and Delaware ranked in the top 10, a result that’s hardly surprising. Delaware is home to about 57 mosquito species, 19 ...

The annual reprieve from the heat and pouring rains has arrived in Miami-Dade County, but that doesn’t mean that mosquitoes have gone away. Because most species remain active at temperatures above 50 ...

Scientists discovered that a subtle behavior by the female of the species dictates whether the quick-fire procreation process ...

A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female mosquito is out on the hunt - for they, not males, drink blood. Hearing that tone might make you turn to try to swat the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as courting males. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ritual, meaning that ...

Lindsie is your northern San Luis Obispo County community reporter, covering San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero and Santa Margarita. As summer temperatures rise, June 16-22 marks National ...

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Rudy Bueno is Harris County's new chief of mosquito control, replacing Ray Parsons, who retired last month aftereight and a half years. El Paso native Bueno, 52, is an experienced public health ...