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Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do this, Markowski says. Lemon eucalyptus, certain geraniums, lemongrass, mint and even catnip can deter mosquitoes to varying degrees, he adds.

A team of researchers including a University of Maryland entomologist has successfully turned the pesky mosquito's sex life into its downfall. By creating what amounts to a sexually transmitted ...

This story has been updated to correct the misspelled name of Lisa Couper. Warmer weather is lengthening the mosquito season in the United States, increasing populations of the pests and their ...

The mosquito is widely considered a major pest and nuisance since it has a voracious appetite and will often feed in the daylight as opposed to just dusk and dawn, he said.

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.

Des Moines is cutting back on mosquito spraying this summer due to budget cuts, marking the first time in more than 25 years that the city won't be spraying neighborhoods to control mosquitoes ...

Mosquito days are days with 50-95° temperatures and have a 42% relative humidity associated with them—essentially warm and humid days. These conditions can increase mosquito activity and allow ...

Residents should empty standing water from containers around their homes to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Repellents like DEET, picaridin, and oil of lemon eucalyptus can help protect against ...

The life cycle of mosquitoes can go full cycle, from an egg to an adult, in as little as 10 days during warm months. So what can drive them away?

Mosquito pain receptors are less sensitive during extreme heat Date: March 12, 2025 Source: Ohio State University Summary: Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective ...

Mosquitoes can survive prolonged droughts by drinking blood, which helps to explain why rates of mosquito-borne illness don't always decline in dry periods. Skip to main content.