Mosquitoes are often called the most dangerous animals on Earth because of the diseases they spread. Fredros Okumu studies these insects with one goal: reduce their populations and limit their impact.

Across much of the world, a tiny striped insect shapes whether families stay healthy or get sick. The Asian tiger mosquito ...

Summertime is all about enjoying the great outdoors. But there is a pesky little threat that could spoil your fun: insects like mosquitoes and ticks. The threats posed by insect bites are increasing, ...

Some people feel like they are so-called "mosquito magnets" because they seem to get more than their fair share of bites. There are many popular theories for why someone might be a preferred snack, ...

Mosquitoes are annoying and their bites itch something fierce. But, there are some easy steps you can take at home and in the great outdoors to minimize your exposure to the pests. There’s a variety ...

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Cumberland County company that specializes in raising insects is seeing added buzz around a certain species. “We’ve sold a lot of mosquitoes lately,” says Gary Benzon, Ph.D., ...

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During the warmer months, bug bites — like sunburns — are sometimes an unfortunate consequence of spending time outdoors. But bites from mosquitoes, ticks and other insects can be much more than just ...

Forget the swampy stereotypes. The most mosquito-plagued city in the United States right now is not in Florida or Texas but ...

That’s gnasty. A scourge of mosquitoes has been terrorizing residents of El Segundo for the past two months — and the ...

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