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 ...

A female Anopheles mosquito is sitting on a vine of the forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India. This genus of mosquitoes cause malaria in humans in endemic areas. “It’s essentially an arms race between ...

A global health group breaks down exactly where the promise lies in using genetically modified mosquitoes to eliminate ...

Two things make living in Southwest Florida possible: air conditioning and mosquito control. Collier County’s tropical climate and proximity to the Everglades create a haven for mosquitoes to breed in ...

A study published by a group of researchers in Nature Communications, introduces a groundbreaking biocontrol technology that promises to revolutionize mosquito control. This innovative approach ...

Mosquitos are an age-old problem commonly tackled by old-school solutions. The most effective of these need to be applied and reapplied using chemicals, and those that seemingly look modern, using UV ...

As spring ushers in warmer weather and outdoor gatherings, homeowners face the perennial challenge of mosquito control. While traditional methods like fly swatters, citronella candles, and mosquito ...

Recent epidemics of mosquito-borne dengue and Zika viruses demonstrate the urgent need for effective measures to control these diseases. The best method currently available to prevent or reduce the ...

Adriana Toro is seen with three of the new mosquito control sprayers she helped invent Sept. 18, in Pompano Beach, Fla. Officials expect the design to save the county money. (Joe Cavaretta/Sun ...