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Natural Repellents That Will Keep You Safe From Mosquitoes

Mosquito repellents can help keep you from getting bitten, but they often contain chemicals that are bad for your health. Most of us have tried some kind of commercial insect repellent at one time or another. Some of them work…

July 21, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Certain Viruses Make Humans Smell Extra Appetizing To Hungry Mosquitoes

New research indicates that the Zika and dengue viruses control their hosts’ bodily odours to their advantage. Both viruses modify the odor of mice in order to attract mosquitoes eager for blood. Microbiologist Gong Cheng of Tsinghua University in Beijing…

July 1, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Mosquitoes In Connecticut Found To Carry Rare And Deadly Virus

According to health officials, a rare, but very serious virus known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis is carried by mosquitoes in Connecticut. This is the very first time that the virus has been detected in this state. The Department of Public…

October 6, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

More Mosquitoes in Washington Are Awaited in Hotter Summers

If you live in Washington state and you believe that you are already dealing with a lot of mosquitoes, you must know that it’s room for even a lot more of those little flying vampires. Mosquitoes can transmit diseases to…

August 21, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in The U.S

The West Nile virus, caused by mosquito bites, is spread worldwide, including in the U.S and, the average of cases is higher during the hot season. This mosquito-borne disease affects one in five people infected, and one in s hundred…

August 5, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The West Nile Virus is Increasing in California, Killing the First Person for 2021

There’s no fooling around when it comes to the West Nile virus, and that implies staying away from mosquitoes as much as possible. The insects are responsible for transmitting the virus to humans through biting. California has just confirmed the…

July 12, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Shed More Light On How Mosquitoes Pick Their Targets

Mosquitoes are pretty annoying, aren’t they? Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? Now, you may be wondering why they even bite people, so let me tell you. Our blood contains nutrition that is essential for the female mosquitoes…

February 14, 2020 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Engineered Mosquitoes Are Fully Resistant to Dengue Virus

Scientists at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have decided to focus on Aedes aegypti mosquitos, which act as the number one disease vector for the dengue virus intending to end what they see as a global epidemic.…

January 20, 2020 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Mosquitoes Spread Deadly West Nile Virus Across The US

Last year, 167 people were killed in the US after being infected with the West Nile virus. Although the increase is small, experts encourage people to protect themselves against mosquito bites during the summer. According to the CDC, a total…

August 11, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Gene Editing To Wipe Out Entire Mosquito Populations

A recent study conducted by the Imperial College London and published the journal Nature Biotechnology revealed that gene editing could be used to wipe out entire mosquito populations. The scientists tested their new method on Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes which are known to transmit malaria.…

September 25, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0