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Lifestyle Jun. 10, 2021, 3:08 PM

A viral TikTok claims Disney World is mosquito-free. Here are surprising ways the resort seemingly keeps pests at bay.

Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has used garlic spray and chickens to control mosquitoes. The resort's tunnels and fountains also help with pests.

News Sep. 12, 2020, 1:49 AM

The mosquito population in southwest Louisiana is so big after Hurricane Laura that swarms of them are killing cows and horses

The mosquito population is exploding in southwest Louisiana in aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Livestock owners have reported numerous cattle, horse, and deer deaths from mosquito attacks, according to a Louisiana State University AgCenter press release. The swarms of mosquitoes have sucked the blood out of the animals until “they can’t […]

News Jul. 26, 2019, 5:28 AM

A 14-year-old girl in Michigan was put on a ventilator after contracting EEE. The rare mosquito-borne virus kills a third of people infected, and it’s spreading.

A 14-year-old girl in Michigan is fighting a life-threatening case of eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus that causes a rare, potentially fatal disease. A woman recently died of EEE in Massachusetts. It’s also been found in mosquitoes in Florida, New York, and Delaware. The disease kills more than 3 […]

News Mar. 29, 2019, 5:27 AM

Mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus and dengue fever may have access to 1 billion more people in the years ahead

As average temperatures rise around the world, the geographic area in which disease-carrying mosquitoes can thrive and transmit illnesses like the Zika virus and dengue fever is expected to grow. According to a new study, if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise unabated, nearly 1 billion new people will be […]

News Jan. 17, 2019, 2:26 AM

Mosquito-borne diseases kill millions of people each year. A team of scientists think genetic manipulation could wipe out the worst of them.

Mosquito-borne diseases kill millions of people each year, according to the World Health Organisation. The nonprofit Target Malaria is trying to eliminate the worst of these illnesses, malaria, through genetic modification. Target Malaria plans on testing its technology in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Uganda. Some scientists have expressed concerns about […]

News Nov. 3, 2018, 5:46 AM

5 ways to tell the difference between a bed bug or mosquito bite

Mosquito bites and bed bug bites have a lot of traits in common. What makes it even more challenging to identify the two, is that not everyone has the same reaction (or reacts at all) to bed bug bites. (In fact, some people don’t even know what a bed bug […]

News Jul. 10, 2018, 1:32 AM

The most effective bug sprays to keep mosquitoes and ticks away

If you’re spending time outside, you should use bug spray to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes and ticks. Some repellents work better than others – products with DEET and PMD tend to be best for mosquitoes, according to some research. For ticks, even though DEET and other repellents help, you may […]

News Jun. 23, 2018, 4:03 AM

A mosquito virus that had never been identified in humans was found in a Florida boy — here’s what to know about the Keystone virus

A viral illness that’s never been known to infect humans, Keystone virus, was identified in a Florida boy, according to a recent study. Keystone virus is widespread in the Southeast and is part of a family of viruses that can cause encephalitis, or brain inflammation. This case is a reminder […]

News May. 31, 2018, 10:39 PM

How to avoid tick and mosquito bites this summer — a step-by-step guide

Blood-sucking pests like ticks and mosquitoes can carry a host of diseases that can cause permanent harm or even death. Taking steps to keep ticks and mosquitoes away can make your summer safer and more pleasant. By using certain kinds of repellent, wearing the right clothes, taking precautions before you […]