Mosquitoes

Dengue is a virus that is transmitted through the bites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also transmits the chikungunya and Zika virus, of which no cases have been reported this summer.

Here are some steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for treating mosquito bites and preventing further irritation.

Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to treat mosquito bites

NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez talked with Charlmers Vasquez, the Miami-Dade Mosquito Control research manager to find out the best ways to combat the new wave of mosquitoes that are carrying malaria.

Repellent hacks from citronella candles to DIY concoctions don’t do the job that appropriate clothing will to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, experts say.

Health officials have reported 6 cases of locally acquired malaria infections in Florida, while one case was found in Texas. Here’s how to get rid of them. NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez reports

NBC6’s Ryan Nelson reports on the Malaria outbreak in Florida

Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that certain fragranced soaps are more susceptible to attracting mosquitoes. 

Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that certain fragranced soaps are more susceptible to attracting mosquitoes.  NBC6’s Sheli Muñiz reports.

Rainy season in South Florida is officially underway and with an increase in moisture, residents may also see a rise in another problem: mosquitos. Here’s what you need to know to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito-borne illness.

As neighborhoods dry out after flooding, Broward County said it is sending crews to prevent a mosquito infestation. NBC6’s Niko Clemmons reports

Crews have made some progress in Fort Lauderdale after the historic flooding event last week, but while several roads remain underwater, another problem is on the rise: mosquitos.

If mosquitoes love you, new research suggests it may be because of how you smell.

That buzzing sound near your ear is not a bee. It’s a thirsty mosquito. And it’s out for blood.  There are about 3,500 different species of mosquitoes in the world. According to the CDC, there are over 200 types of mosquitoes that live in the continental United States and U.S. territories. But how do you know which mosquito will...

It’s an increasingly familiar sight in U.S. cities and suburbs: workers in gloves and masks, spraying yards for mosquitoes. But the chemical bombardment worries scientists who fear over-use of pesticides is harming pollinators and worsening a growing threat to birds that eat insects

If you aren’t a fan of mosquitoes– or cockroaches, rodents or rattlesnakes– things are about to get a whole lot less pleasant. Here’s why climate change is keeping pest management professionals busy across the U.S.

It’s mosquito season again! Here are some things to know about the most common mosquito-borne disease and how to protect yourself.

It’s that time of year again when mosquitos start popping up. There are more than 50 types of mosquitoes in Miami-Dade County and some can transmit diseases like Dengue Fever, Zika as well as West Nile Virus. Dr. William Petrie and his team study the mosquito population to detect any early transmissions of disease. Dr. Petrie, the Director of...

With the start of the rainy season in South Florida, expect a rise in mosquitoes. NBC 6’s Claudia DoCampo spoke with a mosquito control expert about how to prevent them.