Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on the planet, and some of them may be on the rise. At least in Short Wave listener Abigail Krich-Starr's neighborhood in eastern Massachusetts, they are. "Just ...

The best kind of spotted lanternfly is a dead spotted lanternfly, agricultural experts say. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that has spread throughout... As spring comes into full bloom, ...

A cold beer on a hot day is pretty common during the Texas summer, but might it also bite you in the neck? The chance of being bit by a mosquito drastically increases after drinking alcohol, according ...

The U.S. has seen an increase in mosquito-borne illnesses in recent years, and some of these infections can have serious side effects, such as coma, seizures and even death. West Nile, dengue and ...

A person has died from the mosquito-borne virus known as EEE in New York, the state's first case since 2015 and the second death from the disease in the U.S. since late August. EEE, short for Eastern ...

As spring blossoms across the country, the seasonal joy of warmer temperatures comes with an unwelcome guest – the persistent mosquito. These tiny intruders can quickly transform a perfect backyard ...

Get out your party hats because Sunday is World Mosquito Day. Well, maybe don’t do that. Realize, however, the title for Aug. 20 commemorates the scientific discovery that mosquitoes are linked to the ...

As temperatures climb ahead of summer, Houston residents face increased risks from mosquito-borne diseases, with environmental shifts potentially amplifying these threats, health experts warn. Recent ...

I have sensitive skin and am prone to large, itchy mosquito bites. I used to rely on topical antihistamines to treat my bites after the fact, but they didn't help enough. Instead, my dermatologist ...

Summer is peak tick and mosquito season, and the insects may pose a particularly acute threat this year, experts say. On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert about ...