Researchers have developed genetically modified fungi that can kill malaria-transmitting mosquitoes through sexual ...

New research highlights the need for a broader approach to attracting fairy-wrens and other beloved birds to our gardens.

Discover how mosquitoes adapt to droughts by biting more frequently to stay hydrated, increasing disease spread.

Neurogeneticist Matthew DeGennaro is the first scientist to make a mutant mosquito — a game-changing tool in researching ...

Mosquitoes can survive prolonged droughts by drinking blood, which helps to explain why rates of mosquito-borne illness don't always decline in dry periods.

Collier Mosquito Control District to sterilize male Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes with x-rays. The goal is for these sterile mosquitoes to mate with wild females, who will lay unviable eggs.

Most people may think ticks are restricted to woodlands or overgrown spaces. However, ticks can enter backyards attached to ...

The official brand enhancement coincides with the introduction of a new formula: Mosquito Squad Essential Botanical Insecticide.

THERE IS AN EFFORT DEEP IN THE WOODS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN COLLIER COUNTY THAT COULD STOP THE SPREAD OF DISEASE CARRYING ...

Bug bites aren’t fun, no matter if you’re camping or walking through a park. We tested 14 of the best bug sprays and found ...

For example, it is recommended that when required, sunscreen is applied before the repellent. DEET products are not recommended for infants. The exact mechanism by which DEET repels mosquitoes and ...

Scientists examine how mosquito repellents work, highlighting DEET and picaridin as the most effective. Despite various alternatives, these two substances prove superior in repelling mosquitoes. The ...