Climate Change Is Increasing the Risk of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Medicine & Technology Aug 06, 2020

With temperatures getting significantly warmer each year due to global warming, mosquitoes carrying deadly viruses are thriving in areas like Los Angeles, California. The same pattern is happening on a global scale.

Health Authorities Report the Season’s First Case of Jamestown Canyon Virus

Jul 03, 2020

Mosquito-borne diseases are becoming more common during this season. The Jamestown Canyon Virus has the first case this year in New Hampshire as the state continues to fight OVID-19, as well as other infectious disease threats.

Climate Change Is Allowing Tropical Mosquitos to Survive in Northern States

Jun 27, 2020

Brazil is hit badly by both coronavirus and dengue cases. However, the tropical mosquito is slowly making its way north to the United States.

Innovative Method Uses Drones to Release Sterile Mosquitoes Aimed at Controlling Zika, Dengue and Other Diseases

Jun 19, 2020

According to the study of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), drones can reduce costs in using nuclear techniques in suppressing the disease-carrying mosquitoes.

The West Nile Virus Is Now in Fresno: Local Health Officials Urge Residents Not to Take the Disease Lightly

Jun 05, 2020

Fresno county's health officials have released a report confirming mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in the area. Officials are warning residents to be alert and to take extra precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Genetically Engineered Male Mosquitos to be Released in Florida and Other Parts of US to Curb Zika and Dengue Spread

May 06, 2020

Scientists from Oxitec released genetically modified mosquito which genes get passed down that essentially guarantees that female offspring will all die.

Texas Confirms First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito: What is it and Why Preventive Measures are Necessary?

Apr 25, 2020

No one was hoping for it, but residents at Tarrant County in Texas are now at hazard for the West Nile Virus as health officials confirm a mosquito positive for the virus, the first for this year. Locals are now advised to take extra caution when going out by using repellants and putting on long pants and sleeves. Click the link to watch a video explaining the West Nile Virus.

Genetically-Modified Fungus May Stop the Spread of Malaria

Jun 04, 2019

Scientists have decided to use the spider gene to genetically produce a fungus that can take the mosquitoes down.

Experts Warn Against the Expansion of Mosquito- and Tick-Borne Diseases in Warmer Climate

Apr 14, 2019

The longer hot season will enlarge the seasonal window for the potential spread of vector-borne diseases

Truvia’s Artificial Sweetener ‘Erythritol’ Discovered To Be An Effective Insecticide & Fly Birth Control Solution

May 24, 2017

Popular artificial sweetener Erythritol discovered to be an effective insecticide and birth control solution.

How Often Mosquitoes Bite: Know Why Temperature Plays A Major Role In The Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

May 11, 2017

According to recent study temperature greatly affect the level of dengue, chikungunya, West Nile, and Zika Virus victims.

Insecticides Can't Stop Mosquitoes To Bite, Reproduce, Spread Malaria

Apr 26, 2017

Researchers discovered that after losing their legs due to insecticides, mosquitoes could still bite humans and lay eggs afterward.

Mosquito Flight: Every Thing You Need To Know

Mar 30, 2017

Mosquitoes take weird insect flight to new heights buzzing bloodsuckers flap their long wings in narrow strokes really, really fast and more than 800 times per second in males.

Mosquito Saliva-Derived Vaccine Could Prevent Malaria, Dengue, Zika, And West Nile

Feb 23, 2017

Surprisingly, a culprit can also kill its own bad influences. Studies are conducted regarding a mosquito-derived vaccine known to eliminate mosquito-borne diseases.

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Might Spell End Of Malaria

Dec 13, 2015

Imperial College London is successful in modifying the Anopheles gambiae gene to destroy malaria worldwide.