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Rethinking the evolutionary history of human-biting mosquitoes
Rethinking the evolutionary history of human-biting mosquitoes

Evolutionary biologists have long believed that the human-biting mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus,evolved from the bird-biting form, Culex pipiens form pipiens, in subways and cellars in northern Europe over the past 200 years. Read more

Medical News - Oct 24
Global study maps how trade and travel fuel the worldwide spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes
Global study maps how trade and travel fuel the worldwide spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes

Researchers compiled the first global database tracing how, when, and where non-native mosquito species that transmit human diseases have spread and established. The study reveals accelerating introductions since 1950, driven by trade, transport, and socio-environmental factors, highlighting acti... Read more

Medical News - Oct 23
Some habits could make people more attractive to mosquitoes
Some habits could make people more attractive to mosquitoes

Some habits -- such as beer or cannabis consumption, or sleeping next to somebody -- could make some people more likely to be bit by a mosquito, researchers found. Read more

Upi - Sep 21
‘Feeling itchy’: Public health experts eye control district as mosquitoes swarm Summerlin
‘Feeling itchy’: Public health experts eye control district as mosquitoes swarm Summerlin

Without a mosquito control strategy, public health experts warn that the pests will flourish. Read more

Las-vegas Review Journal - Sep 07
So THAT'S Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others
So THAT'S Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others

Here's what makes you so attractive to the bugs and how you can prevent bites. Read more

Huffpost - Aug 24
‘Them skeeters ... they’re mad!’ South Florida’s drought may make mosquitoes even worse. Here’s why.
‘Them skeeters ... they’re mad!’ South Florida’s drought may make mosquitoes even worse. Here’s why.

South Florida’s severe drought means less water, but not necessarily fewer mosquitoes. In fact, dry weather can tee up massive hatches of the thirsty bugs. We asked the experts to explain why. Read more

Sun Sentinel - Aug 24
Brit mum's holiday nightmare as she's 'bitten by 100 mosquitoes' at 5 star hotel
Brit mum's holiday nightmare as she's 'bitten by 100 mosquitoes' at 5 star hotel

Single mum Keeley Smith, 49, splashed out £4,500 on a swanky hotel in Cape Verde with her daughter Lola, 14, and friend Kate - but arrived to find accommodation "worse than Fawlty Towers" Read more

Mirror - Aug 20