Mosquito numbers in parts of Dhaka have surged by more than 40 percent since December, according to researchers -- leaving ...

New research that decoded the evolution of mosquitoes’ feeding habits from DNA could shed light on the murky timeline of prehistoric human ancestors.

Mosquitoes may have started targeting humans millions of years ago, possibly during the spread of Homo erectus in Southeast Asia.

The preference of some mosquitoes in the Anopheles leucosphyrus (Leucosphyrus) group—including those that transmit ...

An emaciated harbor seal was spotted on a sandbar in Mosquito Lagoon, far south of its typical habitat. Harbor seal sightings ...

Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

You work hard to make your backyard inviting, then spend every warm evening slapping at your ankles. The surprise is that one decorative feature, a small water element that looks harmless, can quietly ...

A warm body in the rainforest gives off a loud chemical signal. For most mosquitoes, that signal could belong to almost any mammal.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lead image: SILVIA MAQQ / Shutterstock (Close-up of a mosquito resting on grass. Credit: SILVIA MAQQ / Shutterstock) Despite how ...

The larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) are considered a promising source of sustainable protein, as they contain high-quality protein comparable to soy protein. They can produce this ...

As spring has begun and the weather warms up, keep bug spray on you. Gnats are a South Carolina staple and follow closely ...