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Health12 months ago

Your soap may become more attractive to mosquitoes

Share on PinterestMosquitoes are attracted to certain types of soap, putting them at a higher risk of itching, according to new research. Stephanamer/Getty Images A new...
Health1 year ago

Experts warn Bay Area residents to prepare for incoming mosquitoes, deadly virus as warmer weather approaches

ToLeslie Brinkley Wednesday, April 5, 2023 18:51 CONTRA COSTA CO., California (KGO) — Following the wet weather, many parts of the Bay Area may have an...
Health2 years ago

New study: Mosquitoes’ fail-safe sense of smell bypasses repellents

If you’ve ever wondered how mosquitoes sniff you out even when you’re covered in bug repellent, scientists may have found out why. A recent study found...
Health3 years ago

DCHHS reports 7th case of West Nile fever the city is preparing to spray after a positive mosquito test – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Dallas (CBSDFW.COM) — The Dallas County Health and Welfare Department (DCHHS) is the seventh of West Nile virus infections, just as sprays were ordered in three...
Health3 years ago

Health officials in Kent County discover Jamestown Canyon virus in mosquitoes

Grand Rapids, Michigan-Jamestown Canyon virus was detected in mosquitoes tested in Kent County. This discovery is not the case for humans, the Kent County Health Department...
Health3 years ago

West Nile virus found in an “explosion” of a mosquito population in the Parish of St. Tamany

ST. Diocese of Tammany, Louisiana (WVUE)-Authorities have collected a positive sample of West Nile virus from mosquitoes in the Parish of St. Tammany. According to authorities,...