As heat strikes, here’s one way to help fight disease-carrying and nuisance mosquitoes

Mosquito-borne disease is a concern for health authorities around Australia. Each year, thousands fall ill to Ross River virus disease caused by mosquito bites. Tracking mosquito populations can help us respond to these threats, and new research suggests citizen scientists may be the key to doing this more effectively. Health authorities coordinate the surveillance of mosquitoes and their pathogens. These […]

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Thirsty mosquitoes may bite more in droughts

(HealthDay)—Your blood mght be a thirst quencher for mosquitoes during a drought. A new study found that while female mosquitoes need the protein in blood to lay eggs, they also bite you to stay hydrated. According to the research team from the University of Cincinnati, learning more about how often these insects need to drink blood in dry conditions could […]

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