Mosquito spraying efforts will be conducted next in parts of Whitpain Township amid local findings of West Nile Virus.

The insects are not only a nuisance, but they also pose a major threat of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and West Nile virus.

Researchers in a lab at Stanford University are focused on a tiny predator that has an enormous, and sometimes deadly impact around the world, mosquitoes.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito has rapidly expanded its territory across Southern Nevada. What started as a presence in just two zip codes has now spread to 48 zip codes throughout the region.

Cleanup isn't the only challenge following the historic floods in southeast Wisconsin; mosquitoes are now hatching everywhere.

Clogged gutters and drains should be cleaned out and regularly maintained. If your property is prone to forming puddles, McKendall suggests considering some landscaping to help level the terrain. Remember that these measures are especially important in the areas directly surrounding your patio or deck.

For the city of Moorhead, ground spraying took place on Tuesday, August 19. However, some neighbors are annoyed by the mosquitoes in Moorhead, saying they’re located in any place you can think of.

Living in Minnesota, I have lifelong experience with the annoying and ever-present mosquito.It was interesting to learn more about its role as a vector in systemic and ocular disease transmission in the cover story of this issue of Healio | OSN.

“This problem is throughout the whole state of Florida,” said Michael Hart, director of operations for the Indian River Mosquito Control District. “The mosquito production throughout the state of Florida is very, very high. It’s not just an Indian ...