Vector-borne diseases are caused by the bite of infected insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies, which act as carriers. Most of these vectors are insects that suck human blood, which is ...

Releases of sterile male mosquitoes in L.A. County drove down the pest population, studies found. But homeowners would need ...

In many regions of the US mosquito season has gotten longer, which researcher say poses a risk of disease outbreak ...

UK scientists have detected traces of West Nile virus in mosquitoes for the first time, though experts stress that the risk ...

"Vector-borne diseases are on the rise in North Carolina ... For ticks, use an EPA-approved insect repellent when going outdoors during warmer weather. When you return inside, immediately ...

French regions are waging war against tiger mosquitoes as the country records rising cases of tropical diseases such as ...

Tick season has already started, so it’s important to check yourself regularly,” said Alicia Hawkins, an environmental health ...

West Nile Virus (WNV) genetic material was identified in mosquitoes collected in Britain, the UK Health Security Agency ...