As spring ushers in warmer weather and outdoor gatherings, homeowners face the perennial challenge of mosquito control. While traditional methods like fly swatters, citronella candles, and mosquito ...

A study published by a group of researchers in Nature Communications, introduces a groundbreaking biocontrol technology that promises to revolutionize mosquito control. This innovative approach ...

Adriana Toro is seen with three of the new mosquito control sprayers she helped invent Sept. 18, in Pompano Beach, Fla. Officials expect the design to save the county money. (Joe Cavaretta/Sun ...

Understanding mosquito genetics for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika can lead to better control methods, reducing their spread around the world. Virginia Tech researchers have found a ...

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 ...

Scientists discovered that a subtle behavior by the female of the species dictates whether the quick-fire procreation process ...

Across much of the world, a tiny striped insect shapes whether families stay healthy or get sick. The Asian tiger mosquito ...

Researchers have developed a new “color-coded” genetic method that makes it easy to distinguish male and female mosquitoes. This innovation can help solve a major bottleneck in mosquito control ...

If Broward’s mindset was to find a better way to spray and defeat mosquitoes, then it’s marking a milestone in the skeeter battle. After about a year of tinkering and refining plans, a team of county ...