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New Mosquito Virus Alert: Precautionary Measures, Risks, and Other Details Have Been Disclosed

More than 600 mosquito pools had been tested in Michigan during 2023 as of June 30. Reports from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department discuss recent findings of two mosquito pools. One is in Bay County, and it has tested positive…

July 12, 2023 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

MTego Trap Review: Keep Away Mosquitoes and Protect Yourself

Traps that are baited with unpleasant odors can be effective for the observation and control of mosquitoes and other vectors. But here’s the thing. The majority of the currently available traps have exhibited variable recapture rates among the various mosquito…

June 28, 2023 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Dengue Outbreak Kills Hundreds of People in Peru

Dengue viral infection, which is also known as break-bone fever, can be carried from mosquitoes to people. Tropical and subtropical climates are more prone to Dengue infection, and for now, the South American country Peru is going through a very…

June 12, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Mosquitoes are Most Attracted to a Compound That We Find in Dairy Products

If you’re constantly on the menu of mosquitoes, it might not be because you’re delicious. The reason could be that there are too many dairy products in your house. A new study has found that these insects are most attracted…

May 20, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Culex Lactator is the Newfound Mosquito Species That Triggers Concerns

Mosquitoes can be dangerous to humans because they are known carriers of various diseases that can cause serious illness or even death. Mosquito-borne diseases include malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, West Nile virus, chikungunya, Zika virus, and several types of…

March 23, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

New Footage Shows Mosquito Larvae As It Is Launching Its Head Towards Prey in Record Time

Perhaps not everybody knows that mosquitoes perceive some people as more delicious than others. In other words, those little flying vampires will prefer chowing down on some people’s blood more than in the case of others. At the same time,…

October 21, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Some People Attract Mosquitoes More Than Others, Science Concludes

The findings of a new study showing that certain humans are noticeably more attractive to mosquitoes than others were published in Scientific American on Tuesday. A total of 64 people were surveyed for this study, and it was shown that…

October 19, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

How to Stay Safe From Mosquitoes

If you’re like most people, surely you’re not a fan of donating blood to mosquitoes. Those little flying vampires won’t hesitate to chow down on you as soon as they get the chance, and they don’t even care if you’re…

May 23, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Scientists Genetically Modify 2 Billion Mosquitoes to Send Them Back Into the World

You might also not be a fan of mosquitoes and of becoming their meal in the morning, regardless of how delicious you might be. But performing some genetic engineering on those little flying and pesky vampires can actually be beneficial. …

March 10, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0