Mosquito repellent devices help prevent the insects from getting too close, so you can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. But investing in a quality mosquito repellent is about more than avoiding ...

Sep. 10, 2024 — As Europe grapples with the growing threat of tropical diseases brought by the Asian tiger mosquito, new research is enabling scientists to ... Sep. 9, 2024 — Dangerous ...

This summer, state and local officials became increasingly concerned about mosquito-borne diseases in Massachusetts. By early October, threats of the viruses persisted, but were reduced in many ...

Jennifer White, a New York state epidemiologist, has a reminder as summer’s end approaches: “It may be pumpkin spice season, but it’s not the end of mosquito season.” August and ...

Without the two ever meeting each other," Lindroth said. "The take-home message here is that we know insect populations worldwide are declining, and this is a novel way that this is happening ...

State health officials are warning people to take precautions when outdoors, like using long sleeves and long pants and mosquito repellent.

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...

New Hampshire officials are urging people to take precautions against mosquito bites, after at least two people contracted eastern equine encephalitis this summer. A second case of the mosquito ...

Two more cases of the mosquito-borne dengue virus were confirmed Wednesday in Baldwin Park, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Including the case announced last week ...

The mosquito-borne disease is rare but serious, with about 30 percent of people who contract severe EEE dying and others developing neurological issues.

PLYMOUTH — Mosquito curfews have upended the high school sports season this fall, taking a bite out of Friday night lights, a bright spot on the school calendar. With several Massachusetts ...