Mosquitoes carrying West Nile have already begun terrorizing New Jersey — two weeks earlier than last year, according to state data. As of June 7, the potentially fatal illness has been found in 10 ...

Vermont’s Department of Health confirmed the state’s first-known human case of the mosquito-borne Jamestown Canyon virus. The disease has relatively mild symptoms, especially for young people who do ...

When it comes to preventing mosquito bites, many people turn to the obvious solutions: bug sprays or just staying indoors. But there are other effective, science-backed ways to keep those pesky ...

Common insect bites can come from mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums. Experts outline key ways to figure out which insect bite you have. Treatment for these insect bites is the same: topical or oral ...

This story has been updated to correct the misspelled name of Lisa Couper. Warmer weather is lengthening the mosquito season in the United States, increasing populations of the pests and their ability ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — For summertime ...

Lavender and other aromatic herbs repel mosquitoes through their essential oils. Crushing the leaves releases oils—planting alone won’t do the trick. Use repellents with these oils for a natural way ...

If you feel like you’re always getting swarmed by mosquitoes, maybe more than others, it’s not just bad luck. Mosquitoes make choices, and they’re guided by your scent, your breath, and even your ...

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Releasing sterile male mosquitoes reduced the population of invasive pests in parts of Southern California by up to about 82%, studies found. Some vector control officials say bringing the technique ...