A perfect storm of conditions is making mosquitoes, and the diseases they carry, a big threat to human health.

Not all mosquitoes are to blame, however. Every bloodsucking malaria vector comes from those within the group Anopheles leucosphyrus, which encompasses a comparatively small portion of the planet’s ...

You're likely to notice more mosquitoes this season, and that matters because several species that carry dangerous viruses are expanding their range and season. Health officials urge taking simple ...

A “dangerous” and aggressive invasive mosquito is spreading around a major Northern California city. The blood-sucking insects, which can carry life-threatening diseases, have been detected in a new ...

Misconceptions about mosquitoes spread as quickly as the mosquitoes themselves. During the monsoon season and beyond, we often hear the phrase "dengue mosquitoes ... read more In a country like India, ...

More invasive mosquitoes have been found recently in Antioch and officials are urging residents to dump out any standing water from recent rains to help keep them in check. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, ...

Chikungunya, a tropical viral disease that can cause severe joint pain, could now be transmitted by mosquitoes across most of Europe, researchers reported, citing warmer temperatures and the spread of ...

Santa Cruz County officials are sounding the alarm after an invasive mosquito species capable of spreading dengue, Zika, and yellow fever was detected near downtown Boulder Creek -- the second ...