Mosquitoes cause around a million deaths per year. So, scientists are coming up with genetic engineering techniques that ...
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease transmitted by the female Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. The same vector ...
Not only is this plant easy to grow, but it also acts as a powerful natural repellent, creating an aromatic barrier that mosquitoes prefer to avoid. Another plant worth mentioning is basil. Beyond its ...
A village in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, is offering 1 Philippine peso ($0.017) for every five mosquitoes or larvae caught as part of efforts ...
As the vector-borne disease filled the news cycle this week, some local governments have taken innovative measures in the ...
A new study has revealed that climate change is influencing the spread of dengue fever across the world. The study confirms ...
Feb. 21, 2025 — Infection with Zika virus in pregnancy can lead to neurological disorders, fetal abnormalities and fetal death. Until now, how the virus manages to cross the placenta ...
Essential oils such as citronella, cedar, fennel, and soybean also have some activity as mosquito repellents but are less standardized in terms of concentration and duration of activity. These may ...
The City of Palmdale is seeking applications to represent the city on the Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District board.