Scientists warn the risk of zika, dengue and other deadly diseases spread by the "yellow fever" mosquito — nearly eradicated decades ago — are increasing because of climate change. But a new study by ...

CONCORD -- The yellow fever mosquito, an invasive species that bites during the day, has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday. The district, ...

SAN DIEGO — Have you noticed an increase in mosquito bites recently, maybe targeting your ankles? A non-native species of mosquito especially adapted to breeding in our backyards is gaining a foothold ...

A species of invasive, "aggressive" mosquitoes known for transmitting yellow fever is spreading in California, according to local health officials. Multiple counties across the state, including Contra ...

A tropical mosquito originally from Africa capable of carrying the Zika virus, yellow fever and other tropical diseases was detected for the first time in Nebraska, after it was caught late last month ...

CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- An invasive, non-native mosquito known to carry diseases and not seen in Contra Costa County in two years has been found in North Concord. Inspectors from the Contra Costa ...