Brevard is releasing sterilized male mosquitoes to combat dengue fever, Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

Once mosquitoes acquire a new food source, they tend to develop a preference for that particular blood—and humans are one species whose availability is most definitely not declining. Today, the ...

Scientists discovered that a subtle behavior by the female of the species dictates whether the quick-fire procreation process is successful. The American research team say their findings may improve ...

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Inside a massive factory in the industrial district of Curitiba, Brazil, millions of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are breeding in a climate-controlled room filled with mesh cages. Every week, the facility ...

A mosquito in Los Angeles County has tested positive for dengue, the first detection of the virus in an Aedes mosquito in the state, officials said. The mosquito was found in a surveillance trap in ...

Female mosquitoes that transmit dengue virus and other diseases are actually in charge during sex, according to a study 1 that challenges the long-held view that they are passive participants.

It’s the end of mosquito season, but our recent October storm may have revived some problem areas. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, which covers a large portion of the county, ...

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Dan Raby, the senior digital producer for CBS News Atlanta, has been covering everything happening around Georgia for more than a decade. The Fulton County Board of Health is asking residents to help ...

Rainfall creates ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes in standing water like puddles and gutters. The most effective way to get rid of mosquitoes is to eliminate standing water sources around your ...