Virginia Tech biochemists are studying mosquito egg production in search of molecules that can be used to control mosquitoes. A four year, $1.35 million grant has been awarded to Jinsong Zhu, ...

That represents a major public health benefit in protecting against the fastest-growing mosquito-borne virus worldwide.

State public health workers in Rio de Janeiro are addressing a surge in dengue fever cases, a mosquito-borne illness, during Brazil's tourist season. The team is searching for standing water where ...

An invasive mosquito that has the potential to spread several dangerous diseases has been found recently in Boulder Creek, ...

Here’s an itchy fact: Hungry female mosquitoes are often called “flying syringes.” This tiny tormentor has an exceptional sense of smell; after they sniff out a blood meal, they can triple their ...

It may feel like mosquitoes are worse than ever this summer-- and that’s because they are. Southeastern Michigan has been hit hard with rain and flooding this summer. That wet weather has created more ...