Behind the spread of the Zika virus is a tiny menace that just won't go away. It's called the Aedes aegypti (AYE'-dees uh-GYP'-tie), a species of mosquito that has played a villainous role in public ...

Mosquito bites are almost impossible to avoid during the warmer months in the United States. Whether you're relaxing in the backyard, walking the dog, or enjoying an evening barbecue, a single bite ...

Dress like a zebra, wash your feet, keep off the beer: insect experts explain what works and what doesn’t – and why some of us get bitten more than others ...

Mosquitoes aren't just a nuisance; they can carry diseases like West Nile virus, which can be transmitted to humans—and research shows their populations are on the rise in the U.S. despite city- and ...

Picture this: you’ve woken up during your first night on holiday somewhere hot. While you were sleeping you had started to itch at a small, hot mark on your shoulder. As you wake yourself up with your ...

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 A scientist's revealed why some get nasty, swollen mosquito bites – yet others barely suffer a scratch. A ...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites to take action to prevent mosquito bites after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confir ...