Most mosquitoes are most active around dawn and dusk. During the day they seek out cool, shaded and humid areas where they ...

You may think of mosquitoes as simple little insects that give you annoying bites. However, they have a surprisingly ...

Mosquito bites may be pesky, but these insects lead interesting lives! Learn unexpected mosquito facts, including how fast ...

Viruses deliberately slow themselves down inside mosquitoes, allowing the insects to carry and spread disease for life ...

Mosquito season has a way of turning a relaxing evening outdoors into an irritating battle. One minute the grill is heating ...

With mosquito populations peaking well above the 10-year average in Saskatchewan and double last year's count at this time, ...

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries and ...

After some of our recent rains, you may have noticed areas of your lawn holding water. Or perhaps you have some buckets, pots, plastic tarps or other items sitting around that filled up with rainwater ...

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 ...

Mosquito season starts in March and lasts until October, peaking during April for the mating season. In April, the warmer weather speeds up the mosquito life cycle compared to summer. Eggs hatch ...