“Many of the homemade traps with these substances ... “Adult mosquitoes lay their eggs on or near standing water, and the immature mosquitoes (larvae) develop in the water before emerging to bite,” ...

More Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a dangerous invasive species that can spread diseases, have been discovered in Santa Clara County as the region works to eradicate them.

Not all mosquitoes are the same. While some are harmless except for a little itching, certain species can carry disease. One ...

As these diseases continue to spread, understanding how to protect yourself from mosquito bites is crucial ... DEET has since become a staple in many households and is known for its effectiveness in ...

You can blame climate change for lots of things besides bad weather, and one of them is deadly mosquito-borne diseases. New ...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on Friday, Sept. 27, that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been ...

California last week clocked its fourth case of locally transmitted dengue fever this year — an alarming rise in a ...

A dermatologist has shared the reasons why mosquitoes might be more attracted to you, and it's not just because they think ...

Since Aug. 7, 16 Suffolk residents have tested positive for West Nile, the second highest number of human cases in a single ...

After a spinal tap, Bolton was diagnosed with West Nile virus. It was one of the worst cases the doctors had seen.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control offers this solid advice to people worried about West Nile Virus: “You can lower your ...

Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) is a plant-based repellent that is effective against mosquitoes and is safe for use on children over the age of three months. IR3535 is a synthetic repellent that is safe ...