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Mosquitoes are thriving in L.A.’s miserable humidity, worsening the spread of West Nile virus
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NYC has already seen more West Nile Virus human cases this year than in all of 2025
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Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks
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Metro Atlanta daughter fighting to keep her mom alive in ICU after mosquito bite gave her West Nile Virus
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Scientists are fighting a longer mosquito season with ... more mosquitoes
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Dengue-carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories
Dengue fever surges in Florida, prompting a local state of emergency in Pasco County and a recorded death.
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How to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Home, According to Experts
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Mosquito-borne illnesses increasing in US. See map of affected states
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Massachusetts raises West Nile risk in nearly a dozen towns after 6th human case
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Seeing more mosquitoes across SoCal? Why they’re popping up sooner, living longer and biting more people
Rising mosquito activity across Southern California coincides with a spike in West Nile virus cases and fatalities across several California counties.
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The US has a new species of mosquito
Scientists have confirmed the first appearance of a foreign mosquito species previously known only from Mexico within the United States.
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A Tampa woman was diagnosed with dengue fever. Within a week, she was dead.
Health officials in Tampa are investigating the death of an 80-year-old woman who died within a week of a dengue fever diagnosis.
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Helicopters spray Tampa neighborhoods as dengue cases climb
Helicopters take to the skies over Tampa as public health officials issue urgent warnings over rising mosquito-borne dengue cases.
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Have you been swarmed by biting flies? Why they're 'no joke' - Chicago Sun-Times
Residents across the Chicagoland area are reporting swarms of biting flies and mosquitoes, prompting local health warnings about the severity of the insects.
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Mosquitoes are picky eaters – we studied 3 common South Florida species to learn why they like some people more than others
New scientific research into three South Florida mosquito species reveals why certain individuals are targeted more frequently by the insects.
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in 7 more Louisville neighborhoods
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Wyomissing mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus in Berks County
Health officials across multiple regions report newly detected West Nile virus cases in mosquitoes.
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Mosquitoes bite some people far more than others, and it has nothing to do with sweet blood — one research team traced it to the oily film on our skin, where certain fatty acids help create body odour
New research shows mosquito bite patterns hinge on skin oil composition, debunking the myth of a universal human magnet.
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First human EEE case confirmed in Michigan since 2021
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8 surprising reasons you get more bug bites than any one else and what to do about it
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West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across Several Brooklyn Neighborhoods
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Mosquitoes have favourites
New research suggests that individual skin bacteria and body odor determine why some people are targeted by mosquitoes while others are avoided.
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What makes you a mosquito magnet? Scientists tested 450 people to find out
New research involving 450 participants challenges the notion of 'mosquito magnets' by revealing that different mosquito species have distinct preferences.
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This Week in Science: Mosquito Magnets, Bonus Benefits of GLP-1s, And More
New scientific research involving 450 participants examines the specific factors that make certain individuals more attractive to mosquitoes.
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'I'm being eaten alive!' This healthy habit is making you a magnet for mosquitoes
New health reports suggest that certain healthy habits may inadvertently make individuals more attractive targets for mosquito bites.
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Jamestown Canyon virus detected in RI for first time in 2026
Rhode Island authorities have confirmed the first 2026 detection of Jamestown Canyon virus in Tiverton amid rising West Nile risk across New England.
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Why some people are mosquito magnets while others get away unbitten
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Virginia reports its first locally acquired dengue case
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Rhode Island raises West Nile virus risk to high as more mosquitoes test positive
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West Nile hits 12 New Jersey counties, and officials warn mosquitoes are 'the deadliest animal'
Health officials warn that mosquitoes are the 'deadliest animal' as West Nile virus spreads across 12 New Jersey counties.
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How mosquitoes are conquering the world
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Google Wants to Release 64 Million Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes in Florida and California, Files For EPA Permit
Google files for an EPA permit to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in Florida and California.
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Mosquitoes are evolving to survive common backyard sprays
Mosquitoes are rapidly evolving resistance to common backyard insecticides through detox enzymes.
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Mosquitoes, West Nile virus activity looks increasingly bad this year in OC
Vector control experts warn of rising West Nile virus activity and heat-driven mosquito surges across Southern California.
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VERIFY: Are mosquitoes more attracted to certain blood types? Here's what experts say
New expert analysis and research from CWRU explore why mosquitoes selectively target certain individuals over others during bites.
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West Nile virus found in Mecklenburg County mosquitoes: How to protect yourself
Health officials are issuing warnings across North and South Carolina after West Nile virus was detected in regional mosquito populations.
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Mosquito season is here, in case your ankles haven't noticed. How humans are fighting back
Public health agencies issue urgent warnings as West Nile virus season sees a strong, early start nationwide.
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So THAT'S Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others
New scientific insights reveal that mosquito targeting is driven by a combination of metabolism, body odor, and the insects' own memory.
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The bugs are getting worse
Health officials and media outlets are raising concerns as tick and mosquito populations expand into new regions, increasing infection risks.
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Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
A new study indicates that catnip-based lotion matches the effectiveness of DEET in repelling mosquitoes.
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Company Plans to Drop 600,000 Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes into DC This Summer
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CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
The CDC has issued a warning regarding an early start to West Nile virus season as cases reach record levels not seen since 2004.
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West Nile virus detected in Grant County, officials urge community to take caution
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Drones Used to Fight Mosquitoes as Dengue Fever Surges in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka implements drone technology for mosquito control as dengue fever cases surpass 53,000 this year.
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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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First West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes reported in three Las Vegas ZIP codes
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Nebraska reports first human West Nile virus case of 2026 - KOLN
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Jamestown Canyon virus detected in Grand Rapids mosquito
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Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes
Scientists warn that mosquitoes are becoming a heightened global health threat, prompting intensive study by researchers worldwide