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 ...

SYDNEY - Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, said Australian scientists after trialling the novel pest control method. The “toxic ...

The team has created genetically modified mosquitoes capable of delivering vaccines directly through their bites, earning them the nickname “flying vaccinators.” A New Frontier in Malaria ...

In this article, DANIEL ADAJI explores how smart gadgets can replace traditional mosquito control methods, their effectiveness, and the advantages they offer in terms of convenience, safety ...

Often the cause of purple skin around a bug bite is your body’s reaction to the saliva or venom from the insect. For example, when a mosquito sucks your blood, it injects saliva into your skin. This ...

Using insect repellent and covering up can help protect against mosquito bites Mosquitoes that carry viruses like dengue and chikungunya have moved into new parts of Europe, increasing the risk of ...

Dengue fever cases have been cut by 77% in a "groundbreaking" trial that manipulates the mosquitoes that spread it, say scientists. They used mosquitoes infected with "miraculous" bacteria that ...