The mosquito would surely be close to the top of a list of animals that are disliked by humans. As vectors of malaria, West Nile virus, dengue fever and Zika virus, mosquitos are annually responsible ...

Mosquito bites itch due to an immune system reaction to the insect's saliva. Scratching a bite releases more histamines, which increases inflammation and itching. To soothe a bite, you can apply a ...

MIAMI — There's not a lot of love for mosquitoes in Florida. The pesky insects are unrelenting. Now there's a new species that's shown up and become established in Florida ... and its arrival is ...