Mosquitoes

Brazil to protect 140 million from dengue with mosquito super factory

A joint venture between the World Mosquito Program, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, and the Institute of Molecular Biology of Parana, it can produce 100 million mosquito eggs per week.

An illustrative image of a mosquito with DNA and blood cells in the background.

Understanding Israel's summer pests: A closer look at what's bugging you

High potassium level? The mosquitoes will love it

These 10 foods will attract more mosquitoes to you. And which foods repel them?

Why do you keep getting bitten?

Getting bitten by mosquitoes all the time? These foods will keep them away from you


China develops mosquito-sized drone for covert military operations

The super-small drone resembles a mosquito in both size and appearance, measuring approximately 1.3 centimeters in length and weighing less than 0.3 grams.

 Mosquito-sized drones.

Meet 'Subject 33': The person mosquitoes can't resist

Research shows that higher levels of skin carboxylic acids make people 100 times more attractive to mosquitoes.

 Meet 'Subject 33': The person mosquitoes can't resist. Illustration.

A team of scientists turned male mosquitoes deaf. Here’s why

A team from the University of California studied Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which annually infect approximately 400 million people.

 Mosquito.

Rise in demand for mosquito repellents due to West Nile Fever outbreak

Shaneev Sasatek reports a significant increase in demand for household and body mosquito protection products amid the West Nile fever outbreak in Israel, leading to heightened production efforts.


First West Nile virus, now Dengue fever plagues Israel in second mosquito-borne outbreak

An expert explained to Maariv that a mosquito subspecies that can transmit the disease is already present in Israel, and climate change will bring the spread of fever closer

 Asian Tiger Mosquito, Maryland, United States

At least 100 Israelis infected with West Nile virus, most patients concentrated in central Israel

For the most part, the virus is considered a mild disease, but in some cases, it causes severe morbidity and even death.

 Aedes aegypti mosquitos are seen in a lab at the Fiocruz institute on January 26, 2016 in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil.

The least painful bite: where should you buy mosquito repellent?

The recent epidemic of Nile fever has created panic among the public and increasing awareness of mosquito repellents. So where is the best place to buy?


West Nile virus in Israel: Third Israeli dies, concerns over mortality rises

Israel's Health Ministry: At least 42 people have West Nile Virus, 36 hospitalized, five intubated.

 Transmission electron micrograph of West Nile virus particles (orange/gold) replicating within the cytoplasm of an infected VERO E6 cell (blue). Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

21 Israelis diagnosed with West Nile virus, two die over the weekend

The Health Ministry has published new guidelines and protocols for the virus, which hit central Israel in recent weeks.

 An Aedes aegypti mosquito is kept in a container in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 13, 2024.

Two Israelis die from suspected cases of West Nile virus amid outbreak

Since there is no treatment for the disease, the only way to deal with it is to prevent mosquito bites by using mosquito repellents.

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

Health Ministry warns of rise in West Nile virus cases, calls for precautions to be taken

The Health Ministry recommends that residents reduce their exposure to mosquitoes by using repellents and other anti-mosquito devices, including fans, in their homes.

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.