Kochi: In Ernakulam district, particularly Kochi city, Culex mosquito density ranges from 50 to 70 per hour, according to recent health department data from their filariasis monitoring programme.

NSW Health executive Jeremy McAnulty said the virus detections were concerning, as the state was experiencing ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. “The detections of JE virus near Griffith ...

Nevertheless, mosquitoes have the potential to develop resistance to any chemical. Thus, the present study investigates the use of DFB in combination with verapamil (DFB-V; 1:10) as a possible ...

If it seems like mosquitoes bite you more than other people, they very well might. Studies show that around 20% of people are particularly irresistible to these pests. Mosquitoes may bite you more for ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations. Research by scientists at the High Meadows ...

ONE indication that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has become extremely unpopular that he might not make it to the end of his term in 2028 is the fact that there has emerged an alternative, intensely ...

We're entering peak mosquito season and it's not just an issue for our human family members. It's common for cats and dogs to be bitten by mosquitoes, says Anne Chester, chief veterinary officer ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. British company Oxitec has applied to release GM mosquitoes in Australia to tackle dengue When the GM mosquitoes breed, only non ...

Natural 'biopesticide' against malaria mosquitoes successful in early field tests Powder made from dead bacterial cells also kills mosquitoes resistant to chemical pesticides Date: December 4 ...

They found 16 types of mosquito in Scotland, including the Culex pipiens, which is prevalent in North and South America, parts of Europe and some areas of Asia and Northern Africa. Prof Heather ...