Malaria mosquitoes track humans by scent, not random flight, revealing why some people are bitten more at night.

While warmer weather brings more opportunity to spend time outdoors, it also comes with drawbacks like pesky bugs. And when those bugs — particularly mosquitoes — bite, the result can be, at best, an ...

Mosquitoes are a part of our natural environment, but nobody wants their bites to interrupt quality time spent hiking in the great outdoors or enjoying an evening bonfire on the beach. When it comes ...

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Wondering how to overcome those pesky insects and need tips to keep mosquitoes away while camping? These simple ideas can make a huge impact and difference! Mosquitoes can turn a relaxing evening or ...

That familiar buzz and bite means mosquito season in Texas is here, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist. Swiger said the species present and whether mosquitoes are simply a nuisance or a ...

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 ...

Sabina Chioma Eze is a researcher in zoology, medical and forensic entomology. She is an assistant lecturer at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, and a graduate ...

Most don’t pay attention to these pests until you are bitten and left with a red, itchy mark. Besides being a nuisance, mosquitoes have shaped the course of human history through the spread of ...

We all know that feeling: you've turned the lights off and are almost asleep when you hear that infamous buzz. A mosquito is hunting in your bedroom. The dance commences. You could turn on the lights, ...

Discover the fascinating science behind why mosquitoes prefer certain individuals over others. Learn about the role of carbon ...

The findings might overturn a widely held belief that only females pose a disease risk to people, though more research is ...