Hurricane Laura Leaves Behind Swarms of Moquitoes in Louisiana

Medicine & Technology Sep 12, 2020

Cattle, deer, and horse deaths have been reported all over Louisiana after being killed by mosquitoes. Large swarms were left behind after Hurricane Laura.

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.

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.

Zika Virus Spread By More Mosquito Species Aiming North America

Mar 03, 2017

Accordingly, there are 26 additional potential mosquito species than what was previously known. Seven among these mosquito species can be found in the United States.

Forcing Mosquitos to Switch Sex May Eradicate Dengue Fever and Other Serious Pathogens

May 26, 2015

If the battle of the sexes was fought by mosquitoes, it would already be over. Researchers from Virginia Tech's Fralin Life Science Institute has discovered that male mosquitoes aren't relevant at all, at least in the realm of transmissible diseases.

Leading Malaria Vaccine Has Disappointing Results

Apr 24, 2015

The leading malaria vaccine candidate has shown disappointing results, the final study showing that in many cases it simply doesn't work very well and that the initial protection fades with time.

Do Mosquitos Prefer You? Your Genes May Tell You.

Apr 23, 2015

Have you thought for some time now that mosquitos seem to be attracted to you over everyone else? According to a new study, you may be right and your genes could actually tell you if mosquitos prefer your blood over someone else's.