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 ...

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 ...

A case of Japanese encephalitis was reported earlier this month, prompting the civic body to ramp up its anti-mosquito operations. Senior MCD officials noted that the number of dengue cases is ...

hiding in the salivary glands along with the mosquitoes' natural anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting enzymes. When you get bitten, up to 200 P. falciparum passengers enter your bloodstream ...

9) What should I do if I get bitten by a mosquito? If you get bitten by a mosquito, it is important to take steps to reduce the risk of infection. The first step is to clean and cover the bite with an ...

Flesh-eating bacteria that are carried by mosquitos and cause skin ulcers have been found in Batemans Bay on the NSW South ...

Picture: Facebook The settlement ponds in the plant had been completely covered by a weed called frogbit, which provided ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed, and an “exceptional number ...