There's personality, appearance, seduction, all manner of physical and social cues. Mosquitoes are much more blunt. Mating occurs for a few seconds in midair. And all it takes to woo a male is the ...
Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease spread, a new study has determined.
Released in phases, with citywide coverage completed in 2023, the infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have helped protect Niterói’s residents against dengue year after year, Anders said in her talk.
Tuna patties are a versatile and budget-friendly dish. Created as a way to make the most out of pantry staples, these patties bring the flavours of the sea to your plate without needing fresh fish.
Across California, public health and pest control authorities are facing a new reality as invasive Aedes mosquitoes bring the threat of dengue and potentially other tropical diseases. (Moment/Getty ...
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Climate change and extreme weather have the potential to increase cases of mosquito-borne diseases and push the insects into new areas of Australia, according to medical and research science experts.
Southwest Sydney has been infested by mosquitoes, effectively trapping many residents inside their homes. Liverpool Hospital and local schools have also been buzzing with the bitey insects, and local ...
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.