When it comes to humans and insects, the relationship is rocky at best. Over one billion dollars are spent on pesticides in ...

We caught up with Dr. Yvonne Linton to talk about what it’s like managing the Smithsonian’s almost 2 million mosquito specimens and trying to determine ones are most dangerous to people.

More than just an annoyance, mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on the planet, responsible for spreading dangerous diseases ... of lemon eucalyptus are the most effective at keeping mosquitoes ...

Some animals pose serious threats to humans, either through direct attacks or as carriers of deadly diseases. The most ...

Montana’s deadliest creature is returning soon, bringing swarms and danger. Learn when mosquitoes will strike, their risks, ...

To this day, insects smaller than a child’s thumbnail remain the most dangerous nonhuman animals on the planet. Start with their physical equipment, especially in the mosquitoes that are the ...

Mosquitoes feed primarily on vertebrates including humans and other mammals, as well as birds, reptiles, and others. Most species have a preference for either humans or certain animals as the source ...