Few pests can ruin a lovely outing like the mosquito and its itchy bites. While the itchiness and redness generally only last about three to four days, the annoyance and frustration of dealing ...

Scientists believe they have found a quirky way to fight mosquito-spread diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and Zika, after showing that deaf male insects struggle to mate and breed.

There is a slim chance of being bitten but these mosquitoes are not carrying any viruses. Dr Pondeville admits that when she began her work she had a phobia of insects. But now she loves mosquitoes.