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What is dengue fever?
Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Here’s what you need to know.
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OC reports its first human West Nile virus case of the year
This year’s first human case of the West Nile virus in Orange County was announced Monday, the Orange County Health Care Agency said.
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How to treat those itchy or painful mosquito bites
Here are some steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for treating mosquito bites and preventing further irritation.
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How to treat mosquito bites: Getting bit by a mosquito can be itchy and painful
Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to treat mosquito bites
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How to get rid of mosquitoes: Here's what really works, according to an expert
Repellent hacks from citronella candles to DIY concoctions don’t do the job that appropriate clothing will to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, experts say.
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Are You a Mosquito Magnet? It Could Be Your Smell
If mosquitoes love you, new research suggests it may be because of how you smell.
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Am I a Mosquito Magnet? What's the Science Behind Mosquito Attraction?
That buzzing sound near your ear is not a bee. It’s a thirsty mosquito. And it’s out for blood. There are about 3,500 different species of mosquitoes in the world. According to the CDC, there are over 200 types of mosquitoes that live in the continental United States and U.S. territories. But how do you know which mosquito will...
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Backyard Mosquito Spraying Is Booming, But It May Be Too Deadly
It’s an increasingly familiar sight in U.S. cities and suburbs: workers in gloves and masks, spraying yards for mosquitoes. But the chemical bombardment worries scientists who fear over-use of pesticides is harming pollinators and worsening a growing threat to birds that eat insects
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Add This to the List of Reasons to Bug Out Over Climate Change
If you aren’t a fan of mosquitoes– or cockroaches, rodents or rattlesnakes– things are about to get a whole lot less pleasant. Here’s why climate change is keeping pest management professionals busy across the U.S.
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What You Should Know about the West Nile Virus
As temperatures in Southern California continue to rise, West Nile virus cases are expected to increase. Here’s what to know: The “West Nile Virus” was first identified in the sub-region of Uganda called The West Nile. The virus runs during mosquito season, which takes place from summer through fall. It is present within all states of the continental U.S....
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What is West Nile Virus?
It’s mosquito season again! Here are some things to know about the most common mosquito-borne disease and how to protect yourself.