If you’ve ever wondered how much blood a mosquito actually takes from you during that annoying bite, prepare to be surprised: it’s not a lot at least, not for a human! But for the mosquito, it’s a ...

"Serves as an alert." New research reveals concerning change in mosquitoes' behavior: 'A strong preference' first appeared on ...

A drug that makes human blood lethal to mosquitoes also acts as a potent contact insecticide absorbed through the feet, providing a promising new approach to combating insecticide resistance.

"This is crucial." Researchers issue warning as common pests become hungrier for human blood: 'Super-charged' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Mosquitoes’ thirst for human blood is rising, reveals new research. Scientists found that some of the blood-sucking insects really are targeting humans more than other food sources. They say the ...

Some people feel like they are so-called "mosquito magnets" because they seem to get more than their fair share of bites. There are many popular theories for why someone might be a preferred snack, ...

“[The paper] shows that details of a blood sucking mosquito can be nicely preserved in a medium other than amber,” paleontologist George Poinar of Oregon State University, who was not involved in this ...