The sound of a bug zapper buzzing in the evening air might make you feel like you’re protected against biting mosquitoes. But mosquito control experts don’t think highly of these devices, which rely ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The advent of summer means more late night barbecues and pool parties, but that also means more bugs. And ...

Thanks to an instructional video made available on YouTube now we all can fight mosquitoes. A mosquito trap made of everyday household item can be deployed to get rid of the insect’s menace.

Researchers have found that certain viruses may have a trick up their sleeve that can make humans more attractive to mosquitoes. The study also... Why mosquitoes might find you irresistible. Hint: A ...

The annual reprieve from the heat and pouring rains has arrived in Miami-Dade County, but that doesn't mean that mosquitoes ...

Summer is here and it's the ideal time to enjoy the warm weather outdoors. And if you’ve spotted unsightly bites on your skin, mosquitoes are the most likely culprit. Knowing how to get rid of ...

Some mosquito-borne viruses turn mice into alluring mosquito bait. Mice infected with dengue or Zika viruses — and people infected with dengue — emit a flowery, orange-smelling chemical that tempts ...

What makes a mosquito want to take a bite out of you? We know that mosquitoes are more attracted to the odor of mice infected with the parasite that carries malaria than to the aroma of healthy mice.

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