Tens of thousands of genetically modified mosquitos are being released every week in Djibouti as the tiny Horn of Africa ...

The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fueling a surge in ...

Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programmes. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread illnesses including dengue, ...

As per a report released by the Union Ministry of Health, "Dengue vector mosquitoes bite during day time usually in morning (8-10 am) & afternoon (3-5 pm) hours." During these hours, people tend ...

Next, the researchers placed the deaf mosquitoes in a mixed population, and watched what happened. Deaf females had a harder time than usual attracting mates, but still managed to get the job done.

Male mosquitoes may be nearly as bloodthirsty as females under certain conditions, new research suggests. That upends the notion that only female mosquitoes bite, drink blood and spread diseases ...

The Aedes males are attracted to the wingbeat of females. Scientists may have found a unique way to fight mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and Zika -- by turning the male ...

Scientists are exploring a novel approach to combat mosquito-borne diseases like dengue by targeting their mating process. By genetically altering male mosquitoes, researchers have successfully ...

Members of Antigua and Barbuda’s Vector Control Unit are currently undergoing rigorous training to enhance the country’s ability to combat mosquito-borne diseases. The five-day Integrated ...

The county's mosquito and vector control district will go after the day-biting mosquito species, known as Aedes aegypti, between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The mosquitoes are ...

There’s personality, appearance, seduction, all manner of physical and social cues. Mosquitoes are much more blunt. Mating occurs for a few seconds in midair. And all it takes to woo a male is the ...