mosquitoes

Have you noticed fewer mosquitoes in your community this summer? You aren't alone. Taz Stuart, an entomologist who works with the N.W.T. government, said mosquito populations throughout the territory are, generally speaking, lower than…

Never let water stagnate in open areas to keep mosquitoes away.Plants like lavender, lemongrass, basil, rosemary and catnip are poisonous to insects and mosquitoes, so simply planting them at the entry points of your home can help the tiny…

As malaria cases increase across the world, concerns over mosquito-borne illnesses have heightened, prompting many to question the most effective methods for eliminating these troublesome insects. While social media is flooded with various…

A team of microbiologists in Australia have…

Malaria remains one of the world's deadliest diseases. Each year malaria infections result in hundreds of thousands of deaths, with the majority of fatalities occurring in children under five. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Q: I get bitten by mosquitoes way more often than my friends and family. Why is that? And is there anything I can do to make it stop?Mosquitoes are drawn to all people, said Christopher Potter, an associate professor of neuroscience at…

In the battle against bloodsucking mosquitoes, there always seems to be those unfortunate individuals who bear the brunt of the incessant bites while others remain relatively unscathed. If you are one of the unlucky mosquito magnets,…

This representational picture shows a magnified image of a mosquito. — Unsplash/FileIn many regions of the country, mosquito season has begun as a result of warmer temperatures and rain. Mosquito season means an increase in mosquito…

Quirks and Quarks16:33Scientists explore what makes you attractive — to mosquitoesIt's the million-dollar question that comes around every summer: What's the best way to keep bloodsucking mosquitoes away? The results from two new studies…

The study found that the effects of soaps varied slightly between people.Mosquitoes may be drawn to soap when not feeding on blood, they augment their sugar intake with plant nectars.You might wonder that bathing with a good quality soap…