Tag: mosquito

Mosquito saliva is the means to deliver dengue viruses. It contains a specific substance that defeats your immune system. Studies show that this makes you more vulnerable to getting the infection. Latin America, Southeast Asia, …

It is a given that a mosquito is attracted to warm-blooded animals. But how does it happen? For the longest time, we just know that mosquitoes bite, but we do not really know how it …

Mosquito bite allergy is also called a skeeter syndrome. Almost everyone has a reaction to mosquito bites. For people with severe allergic reactions, the symptoms of a simple bite can become serious health issues. Female …

Protecting yourself from Zika is equal to protecting others from the virus as well. This disease is transmitted via mosquito bites. It can also be transmitted through sex, blood transfusion, and pregnancy (from mother to …

Chemicals from a Mosquito Predator May Be Used to Control Them August 26, 2016 by Entomology Today 2 Comments A backswimmer. Photo by E. van Herk. For decades, people have used a biological pesticide called …

Women could prevent contracting the mosquito-borne Zika virus while pregnant by timing the first months of pregnancy with seasonal declines in mosquito activity, according to a new paper. The paper is the first to suggest …

Controlling the Asian Tiger Mosquito, a Potential Zika Vector, is Possible but Difficult June 29, 2016 by Entomology Today 1 Comment An Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, rests on a leaf. Photo by Dr. Ary …