Flowers provide mosquitoes with nectar, a critical food source. “Mosquitoes need flowers because they provide nectar, a crucial source of food for them, and they are drawn to flowers through their ...

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile have already begun terrorizing New Jersey — two weeks earlier than last year, according to state data. As of June 7, the potentially fatal illness has been found in 10 ...

You don't need fancy equipment or heavy-duty chemicals to keep your backyard get-togethers mosquito-free. Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet conditions and bite mainly to gather blood for egg ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Mosquitoes may prefer people with type O blood over ...

Drought conditions and unusual tides are hindering Florida's mosquito control efforts. Low water levels are preventing effective source reduction, leading to increased mosquito breeding. Mosquito ...

Common insect bites can come from mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums. Experts outline key ways to figure out which insect bite you have. Treatment for these insect bites is the same: topical or oral ...