If you or someone you know seems to get bitten by mosquitoes more than others, there may be a scientific explanation. Some research suggests this happens because mosquitoes are more drawn to certain ...

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Mosquitoes are swarming back into Central Texas after recent storms soaked the region, leaving behind sticky humidity and pockets of standing water — perfect breeding grounds for the pesky insects.

Researchers in the Netherlands took mosquitoes to a music festival to learn why some people get bitten more than others. They discovered that mosquitoes have a particular preference for the blood of ...

In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to reduce mosquito numbers and malaria risk. One of these includes the antiparasitic ...

You might want to rethink that backyard beer. — -- intro: Hot and humid summers mean mosquitoes. And the annoying insects spread more than just itchy welts – they can transmit painful and ...