Mosquito-borne virus cases almost tripled across Queensland in 2024 amid surges in cases of Ross River virus and potentially deadly dengue fever. Queensland Health recorded 3,225 cases ...

Mosquitoes looking to mate in Australia are about to have the worst sex of their lives – thanks to genetic modifications turning their semen toxic. That's part of a new mosquito population ...

But trying to find a mosquito in your room can be hard. Of course, you could go overboard on bug sprays to try and kill them straight away. But the smell of many mozzie-killing sprays can make it ...

Here are some effective methods to find and eliminate these pesky insects from your room. Lure Them Out with Smells: Mosquitoes have a keen sense of smell. To attract them, place a worn item of ...

A Victorian man is reportedly in a critical condition in hospital after contracting Japanese encephalitis from a mosquito bite. This news comes after both Victoria and New South Wales issued ...

A new study by Macquarie University researchers has suggested that the toxic male technique could be used to address the prevalence of mosquito-borne illness. The scientists, which genetically ...

An elderly Townsville man has been hospitalised with dengue fever, marking the region's first breakthrough case of the mosquito-borne virus in five years. There have been just four cases of ...

Victoria's health department is urging people in the state's north to remain vigilant against mosquitoes, following recent detections of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). JEV is a rare virus that ...

Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. Photo / Warren Buckland Genetically engineered mosquitoes with ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Though Camano Island is often described as a peaceful place where visitors can enjoy nature and state parks, it was once ...