mosquitoes

Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Here’s what you need to know.

This year’s first human case of the West Nile virus in Orange County was announced Monday, the Orange County Health Care Agency said.

Here are some steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for treating mosquito bites and preventing further irritation.

Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to treat mosquito bites

Repellent hacks from citronella candles to DIY concoctions don’t do the job that appropriate clothing will to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, experts say.

If mosquitoes love you, new research suggests it may be because of how you smell.

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...

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

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.

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....

It’s mosquito season again! Here are some things to know about the most common mosquito-borne disease and how to protect yourself.