Monsoon Season: Repelling Mosquitoes When There Is Water Everywhere

The monsoon season may feel good with the constant rain. The weather is cool and most people want to stay outside all the time. Regular rain often results in stagnant water. Drops of rain collect in different areas. This is what mosquitoes love apart from having regular blood meals. Even the tiniest amount of standing … Read more

Silicone Oil: New Technology for Repelling Mosquitoes

Silicone oil is a breakthrough in repelling mosquitoes. A Thai company has created a mosquito repellent that shoos mosquitoes away before they even land on your skin. This product is a good preventive in areas with large mosquito populations. The repellent comes in cream form. It is made of silicone oil with low viscosity. The … Read more

COVID-19 Transmission is Possible Through Mosquitoes?

The COVID-19 pandemic is still rampant in many parts of the world. Many diseases, such as West Nile and Zika, are transmitted through mosquito bites. Many people worry that the same could happen with COVID-19. Experts are then finding out if mosquitoes can carry the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It Is a No Scientists say that mosquitoes … Read more

Halloween Bites: How to Keep Skeeters From Seeing You as Candy

Halloween is just around the corner. Setting up decorations outside and going trick or treating could lead to dangerous mosquito bites. It is already a spooky holiday. The thought of dealing with mosquito-borne diseases is even spookier. The last thing you need is dengue, Zika, or West Nile virus bringing Halloween down. Scare the mosquitoes … Read more

Catnip: Cats Love It, but Mosquitoes Stay Away From It

Catnip is a common herb among cat lovers. Felines love this plant because of its effects. Some cats become frisky, while others become sleepy. This herb, also known as menta de gato or catmint, is friendly to pets and humans. But studies show that it is not friendly to mosquitoes at all. Catnip Is Better … Read more

Sandalwood: An Effective Repellent Against Harmful Mosquitoes

Sandalwood or heartwood has a unique aroma. These trees have fragrant wood.  The most prominent sandalwood species are the Australian heartwood and the East Indian heartwood. The popular heartwood has many uses. One of them is repelling disease-carrying mosquitoes. Sandalwood Is Effective The natural way to keep mosquitoes away is always the healthiest way to … Read more

Good Mosquitoes Can Be Bred to Reduce the Spread of Disease

Good mosquitoes can continue biting but will not spread diseases. Scientists in India are breeding these good mosquitoes that do not transmit fatal viruses. The efforts could possibly stop the spread of Dengue in many areas of the world. What Dengue Is Scientists want Wolbachia mosquitoes because they do not have dengue. Hotspots for this … Read more

A Mosquito Bite Is More Frequent in Some People Than in Others

A mosquito tends to bite selected targets. It is a common complaint among crowds. Some people end up with bites all over them while some do not. Only female mosquitoes bite but do they have specific criteria to bite? Below are some of the things that attract a female mosquito enough to bite a person: … Read more

Malarial Mosquitoes Has a New Enemy Through the Scientific Technique

Populations of malarial mosquitoes are once again increasing in number. The cases are leaving many families with great loss. Scientists have figured out a way to use gene drive to control these mosquitoes. This is a natural way to prevent the continuous spread of malaria. Crispr and Gene Drives Gene drive is complicated. Even so, … Read more

Plant-Based Mosquito Repellents: Are They Worth It?

Plant-based products are all the rage these days. They come in many forms. From clothes to food, to mosquito repellents, these products continue to satisfy the demands of the growing health-conscious population. Most people are choosing plant-based mosquito repellents because the compounds are all-natural and, therefore, friendly to the environment. But are these repellents worth … Read more

Viruses Can Make You Smell Tastier to Mosquitoes

Viruses that can cause Zika and dengue can control how the host smells to attract more mosquitoes. Studies show that this is advantageous to the virus because the mosquito can transmit it to animals and humans. This strategy helps explain how mosquito-borne diseases spread efficiently. The Viruses The most concerning viruses are dengue and Zika … Read more

An Artificial Diet for Mosquitoes Can Divert Their Craving for Blood and Flesh

An artificial diet for mosquitoes may be the next best thing in repelling these disease carriers. As of now, scientists are establishing a new way of keeping these mosquitoes from feeding on humans and animals. They are now raising mosquitoes, getting them ready to be released in the wild. This is a natural solution to … Read more

Food to Ward Off Skeeters: What You Should Eat to Repel Mosquitoes

Eating food to ward off skeeters is the next best thing if you do not want to apply mosquito repellents. Repellents are safe to use, but many people do not want to use them because some of them leave a sticky sensation on the skin. Mosquito-repellent bracelets and apps do not seem to be effective … Read more

Mosquito Saliva: Possible Key to Ending Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Mosquito saliva is now the focus of many scientists. The compound in the saliva holds the key to protecting people from mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquitoes are considered one of the deadliest animals on the planet. The illnesses they cause include dengue, malaria, Zika, and yellow fever. Mosquito saliva is an active biological component. It helps this … Read more

A Fungus and a Spider Toxin Can Kill Dengue-Carrying Mosquitoes

Using a fungus as a mosquito repellent is an organic way to get rid of malaria in many areas of the world. Scientists are combining this organism with a spider toxin to eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Once widespread, this method can help end malaria. The Trials Scientists performed trials in Burkina Faso. The results showed a … Read more

Bacteria in Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Deadly Dengue

Using bacteria in mosquitoes is an efficient way to fight dengue. This deadly virus has myriad symptoms from nausea to headaches, to organ damage. At least 100 countries have dengue lurking about. This disease is the fastest spreading disease from mosquito bites. With the introduction of the Wolbachia bacteria, getting rid of dengue can be … Read more

New Mosquito in Cuba and the Sterile Insect Technique

A new mosquito intruder was caught in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The U.S. naval base found the intruder in a trap. Many prisoners try to break out but this situation was unusual. It was also the first time anyone has ever seen anything like this intruder.             Dengue Threat This mosquito-borne disease is a growing issue … Read more

Using Nanoparticles for Mosquito Control

Nanoparticles can repel deadly mosquitoes anywhere. Adaptable and invasive species of mosquitoes have been living in North America for centuries. Recent studies show that mosquitoes have a natural resistance to some types of insecticides. That is why it is becoming more problematic to control. Scientists are now looking into more modern ways to neutralize these … Read more

Mosquito Memory: The Next Challenge in Repelling Mosquitoes

Mosquito memory is something that most people think these insects do not have. Some people think that mosquitoes actually remember them. Well, research says that they are actually right. This is a new challenge to repelling mosquitoes. It would seem like a silly idea, but it is true. How Mosquito Memory Is Possible Scientists were … Read more

Spring Mosquitoes: Mosquito Population Explosion as Warm Weather Starts

Rising temperatures give way to spring mosquitoes. The blooming plants, melting snow, and rising bodies of water wake many insects up after their long winter sleep. Mosquitoes will often join the swarms of insects. Spring mosquitoes will want to feed and reproduce over the next weeks. Mosquitoes can wake up when the temperatures elevate to … Read more

High-Risk Mosquito Bites: Dengue Is on the Move Again

Dengue comes from high-risk mosquito bites. This disease can spread quickly. Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are the vectors of dengue and other ailments like Zika and chikungunya. The spread of this disease depends on environmental, climate, and social factors. Below are some of the important facts about dengue as it affects many areas again. What … Read more

Deadly Mosquitoes: Japanese Encephalitis Affecting More People

The presence of deadly mosquitoes in Australia has brought about Japanese encephalitis. This is a mosquito-borne disease that has resulted in death. South Australia has now eight active cases of the disease. Two cases are still under investigation. The Disease Japanese encephalitis is a disease transmitted by deadly mosquitoes to people. Encephalitis can cause lasting … Read more

Debilitating Mosquitoes: Filariasis Vectors Affecting the World

Some of the debilitating mosquitoes can cause harmful diseases that cause long-term disability. One of the most common diseases that can cause such consequences is filariasis. Many people often neglect this disease. Filariasis manifests through the swelling of breasts, genitals, and limbs. Research on how to end this disease is still ongoing. Contracting the disease … Read more

Deadly Mosquitoes: Mosquito-Borne Viruses Are Killing Again

The attack of the deadly mosquitoes is starting again. SA (South Australia) has recently issued a health warning over a possible fatal mosquito virus. The Department for Health and Wellbeing informed the community to avoid any mosquito exposure. Seven cases of encephalitis have been identified in SA at least a month ago. Acute Encephalitis This … Read more