Mosquito repellents such as DEET and Picaridin are favored for their effectiveness. In comparison, natural repellents like Citronella offer lesser protection. A rise in temperature and the ...

At the other end of the spectrum, they are vectors for diseases responsible for more human fatalities than any other animal on Earth. To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of ...

Mosquito repellents such as DEET and Picaridin are favored for their effectiveness. In comparison, natural repellents like Citronella offer lesser protection. A rise in temperature and the ...

These insects are more than just a nuisance; they are carriers of deadly diseases. To combat them, people often use insect repellents, but what makes them effective? According to research, the most ...

At the other end of the spectrum, they are vectors for diseases responsible for more human fatalities than any other animal on Earth. To keep them at bay, many of us will reach for the bottle of ...

How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains The combination of the increase in temperature and plenty of water is ideal for these blood-sucking insects to make their presence felt.

Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialing the novel pest control method. The "toxic male ...

Female flies that bred with "toxic" males had a significantly reduced lifespan (Representational) Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease ...

Mosquitoes are perhaps best known for leaving behind small, red bumps that are extremely itchy. Sometimes, these bumps may also darken, creating a bruise-like appearance. As with hornets and wasps ...