Even apartment dwellers can lend a hand to help stop the insect apocalypse on their patio. Here are five actions you can take on your patio to help reverse the massive decline in insect numbers.

Sep. 10, 2024 — As Europe grapples with the growing threat of tropical diseases brought by the Asian tiger mosquito, new research is enabling scientists to ... Sep. 9, 2024 — Dangerous ...

This summer, state and local officials became increasingly concerned about mosquito-borne diseases in Massachusetts. By early October, threats of the viruses persisted, but were reduced in many ...

After learning more about the insects at a special workshop with her eighth grade class, she says she now carries small amounts of mosquito repellant at all times to make sure the arthropods stay ...

Mosquito repellent devices help prevent the insects from getting too close, so you can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. But investing in a quality mosquito repellent is about more than avoiding ...

The mosquito-borne disease is rare but serious, with about 30 percent of people who contract severe EEE dying and others developing neurological issues.

Jennifer White, a New York state epidemiologist, has a reminder as summer’s end approaches: “It may be pumpkin spice season, but it’s not the end of mosquito season.” August and ...

State health officials are warning people to take precautions when outdoors, like using long sleeves and long pants and mosquito repellent.

A 41-year-old man in New Hampshire died last week after contracting a rare mosquito-borne illness called eastern equine encephalitis virus, also known as EEE or “triple E.” It was New ...

“It's better to be safe than to take the risk this season that comes with mosquito bites,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said. There’s been a lot of attention on mosquito-borne ...

A rare case of dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, was confirmed in Baldwin Park on Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. This case represents the ...

PLYMOUTH — Mosquito curfews have upended the high school sports season this fall, taking a bite out of Friday night lights, a bright spot on the school calendar. With several Massachusetts ...