How do mosquitoes find us? The question has spawned a multi-bazillion-dollar industry of gadgets, gizmos, and potions that work—for the people selling them. Now, a new Science Advances paper may ...

A rise in temperature and the presence of stagnant unclean water gives rise to mosquito population. These blood-feeding insects are vectors for diseases, like malaria, dengue which are life ...

The chemical DEET works—but only until it doesn't.

Mosquito repellents are key to protect ourselves from mosquito bites and the pathogens they might carry. The most widely used ...

Researchers observed how mosquitoes behaved around a human volunteer who wore protective clothing that was black on one side and white on the other. “Figuring out how [mosquitos] fly around a human ...

Lavender and other aromatic herbs repel mosquitoes through their essential oils. Crushing the leaves releases oils—planting alone won’t do the trick. Use repellents with these oils for a natural way ...

Researchers found that Aedes aegypti, or yellow fever mosquitoes, can learn to associate the smell of DEET with a food reward through repeated exposure during feeding. In laboratory experiments, more ...

Science reveals why some people attract far more mosquitoes, from skin chemistry to compounds linked to disease.

Some mosquito species, like the Culiseta Inornata, are more active during colder winter months. Not all mosquitoes hibernate. Some species can become active during winter if there are several warm ...