Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on the planet, and some of them may be on the rise. At least in Short Wave listener Abigail Krich-Starr's neighborhood in eastern Massachusetts, they are. "Just ...

A bite from a West Nile virus-infected mosquito can cause serious illness, and in some cases, death, health officials said.

The age, location and condition of the Rockland person infected with West Nile was not immediately available from county ...

Kentucky's mosquito season typically lasts from summer through fall, but is lengthening due to climate change. Mosquitoes are most active in temperatures between 60-80°F and become inactive below 50°F ...

With longer, hotter summers and shifting weather patterns, Southern California is seeing mosquito season expand and spread to new areas. We're also seeing new types of mosquito-borne illnesses.

Nothing adds insult to injury quite like a mosquito bite on a hot summer day. And if you’ve tried the candles, sprays, lights and everything else, you may think the fight against bugs is hopeless.

On the heels of Milwaukee's 1,000-year flood, some residents say they are experiencing the worst-ever mosquito season they can remember. In a Sept. 3 survey, we asked readers whether they had noticed ...

Following historic flooding in southeast Wisconsin, we're now dealing with a new challenge: mosquitoes. All the pooled and standing water has created the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, and ...

If you’ve walked around outside in South Carolina in recent days, you’ve likely run into a few mosquitoes. The annoying insect is one of the scourges of the South — a cause of irritating, itchy bites ...