For the first time, thousands of live mosquitoes are being released in a Sacramento neighborhood to help prevent disease.

A mosquito’s proboscis — the elongated part of its mouth it uses to bite humans — has two tubes. One tube is used for sucking blood from humans. The other injects saliva into the bite.

And if June's sizzling heat waves are any preview of summer's dog days, you're gonna need more than good vibes and a ...

While males lack a strong proboscis to pierce skin, they do have bushy antennae which allows them to detect the pheromones released by female mosquitos. Beyond the peculiarities and interesting ...

They can extract blood using specialized mouthparts called proboscis which can pierce the host’s skin. Conversely, male ...

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The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has allocated Tk187.75 crore for mosquito control in its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, accounting for approximately 3% of its total budget of Tk6 ...

A batch of mosquitos trapped by Macon Mosquito Abatement District has tested positive for West Nile Virus. No human cases have been reported.

CHEYENNE – With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help prevent West Nile virus (WNV) infection.

Mosquito spraying is scheduled for parts of the East Bank of Jefferson Parish on Tuesday. The aerial spraying will cover parts of South Kenner, River Ridge, and Harahan, starting around 8:30 p.m.

When summer evenings mean outside BBQs, paddle‑pool sessions, or garden movie nights, that familiar buzzing can quickly ruin the mood. Instead of lighting citronella candles (which often don’t work), ...