Health officials have warned people in recently flooded areas of the country to protect against mosquito-borne diseases after ...

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 ...

When the pupa has matured, the pupal skin splits and a fully developed adult mosquito emerges. Adult mosquitoes feed mostly on flower nectar, but the females need to acquire a blood meal to continue ...

Only two places on Earth, Iceland and Antarctica, are free of mosquitoes due to their harsh and erratic climates, which prevent mosquito survival. Iceland experiences sudden temperature changes, while ...

Oxborough said mosquitoes can survive the arid conditions ... need to stay there for long for a mosquito to complete its life cycle,” Oxborough said. Cross said the ideal breeding ground of ...

Despite lacking traditional ears, mosquitoes rely on their antennae to navigate the auditory landscape, homing in on crucial sounds amid the background noise of their own wingbeats. Through ...