Mosquito populations return as temperatures increase across the state ...

A study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology found that mosquitoes exposed to DEET may learn to associate the chemical with food—and even become attracted to it. The study analyzed data ...

It is hard to believe, but summer temperatures arrived with a vengence this past week. Not that I am complaining, as I love the heat, but we could always use more moisture. Even with warmer ...

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Growing flowering vines around doors and windows looks great, but it can also help with mosquito control!

To keep pesky biting insects out of your yard this summer, fill it with these expert-approved plants and herbs that will ...

Research now shows that mosquitoes may bite the hand that feeds them Deet — at least in time. The commonly used chemical — which is the gold standard ingredient approved by the Environmental ...

NPR's Short Wave talks about a weakness in a well-known insect repellant, how plants call wasps to their defense and how bigger rewards speed up learning, in mice.

To kill mosquitoes at the source, look for larvicides. The most common are mosquito dunks or mosquito donuts, which can be tossed into any standing water around your home. But the single most ...

Experts share tips on how best to avoid sunburns, bug bites and other health risks so you can enjoy warm weather to the fullest.

Researchers found that Aedes aegypti, or yellow fever mosquitoes, can learn to associate the smell of DEET with a food reward through repeated exposure during feeding. In laboratory experiments, more ...

Mosquito season is here and so is the threat of West Nile Virus. Denton County Public Health announced Thursday a mosquito ...