Mosquitoes are attracted to a combination of cues, including body odour (especially lactic acid), carbon dioxide, heat, skin ...

If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about ...

Some people seem to attract mosquitoes far more than others, and scientists think there are clear biological reasons why.

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 ...

Malaria mosquitoes track humans by scent, not random flight, revealing why some people are bitten more at night.

As the global incidence of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever (DF) and chikungunya fever (CF) continues to rise, health authorities are emphasizing the importance of preventive measures against ...

Look forward to bugs dying in cold weather? What we know about why some big mosquitoes could still bite you this winter, even ...

On warm summer nights in Louisiana, constantly swatting at pesky mosquitoes and itching bites can easily make your mood turn sour. Mosquitoes are often a significant problem during warmer months in ...

In a protest that was as sharp as the sting that triggered it, a young man in Chhattisgarh's capital literally carried his ...

ST. LOUIS — If you always seem to be the one covered in itchy red mosquito bites while your friends remain untouched, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that about 20% of people consistently ...