Traditional disinfection methods target adult mosquitoes, larvae and pupae, but mosquito eggs can remain dormant in breeding sites for extended periods, making them challenging to eliminate, Qian ...

Lawmakers in Washington are seeking to ban new sales of drones from two dominant Chinese manufacturers, arguing they could be ...

Ensure there’s no standing water on your property — even the water in backed-up roof gutters can harbor mosquito larvae. Ensuring mosquitoes have nowhere to breed is the most important step in ...

If it seems like mosquitoes bite you more than other people, they very well might. Studies show that around 20% of people are particularly irresistible to these pests. Mosquitoes may bite you more for ...

Dead zebra mussel larvae have been found in the Assiniboine River. On Thursday, the Manitoba government announced the samples were found at the Brandon Generating Station as part of Manitoba Hydro ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

These months create ideal conditions for mosquito breeding, as stagnant water from heavy rains becomes a fertile ground for larvae to thrive. By August 31, the state had already reported 6,405 ...

There are plenty of reasons to want a blanket for your baby, although it’s not safe for children under 1 year old to sleep with loose bedding. The best baby blankets are great for keeping your ...

Back then, Oxitec’s method targeted both male and female larvae. But 3 to 5 per cent of the offspring survived despite the deadly gene. The paper sparked concern that surviving mosquitoes could ...

baby dragonflies live in the water. In their larval stage, the aquatic dragonflies eat just about anything—tadpoles, mosquitoes, fish, other insect larvae and even each other. This phase ...