Mosquito populations can rapidly increase within a week of a hurricane or a major flooding event. Standing water provides an ideal location for pesky mosquitoes to lay eggs, and they can spread ...

AMES, Iowa – The next few weeks could bring a rise in mosquito populations as floodwaters recede across the state, a pair of Iowa State University entomologists warned this week. Mosquito numbers this ...

A recent study looked at which U.S. states are most concerned about mosquitoes and Delaware ranked in the top 10, a result that’s hardly surprising. Delaware is home to about 57 mosquito species, 19 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The recent dry stretch without measurable rain in Northeast Ohio has left lawns browning and gardens thirsty, and in an unexpected twist, mosquitoes scrambling to survive. Most ...

For many, the onset of summer means outdoor picnics, walks and time at the park, but a blood-sucking insect whose lifespan rarely lasts past two months often can put a bite in those plans. Kansas ...

Mosquitoes driving you nuts and eating you alive? There’s a viral gardening hack known as the Bucket of Doom taking over TikTok that can help. Simply get yourself a five-gallon bucket filled with ...

The only thing more pesky than weeds in a garden is mosquitoes. During summer, these insects can cause a ruckus that keeps you from enjoying the serenity of the lush greenery you worked so hard to ...

CO2 traps, which mimic human breath, are the most effective way to lure and capture mosquitoes indoors. Other mosquito trap methods include box fan traps and oviposition traps. Preventing mosquitoes ...

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries and ...

After some of our recent rains, you may have noticed areas of your lawn holding water. Or perhaps you have some buckets, pots, plastic tarps or other items sitting around that filled up with rainwater ...