Don't give up on DEET or insect repellent. But in the right situation, mosquitoes are smart enough to seek out the smell, a ...

Researchers in a new study found that mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of DEET with food, and even become ...

The chemical DEET works—but only until it doesn't.

DEET has long been a go-to for combating mosquitoes, but new research suggests its effects on these biting pests isn't as ...

New York University researchers recently created a new and improved crystal form of deltamethrin, a common insecticide used to control malaria. The new deltamethrin—created by simply heating the ...

Just days after Google announced plans to release millions of lab-grown mosquitoes across California and Florida as part of ...

Scientists reveal that lab mosquitoes are attracted to DEET bug spray, challenging long-held beliefs about its effectiveness.

A new study suggests a popular bug spray ingredient may actually attract mosquitoes instead of repelling them — but ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 10, 2023) In recent years, the effects of climate change have become more frequent and more severe, from extreme weather events to rising sea levels. But perhaps one of the ...

Mosquito insecticide is available at no cost to Cumberland County residents while supplies last, according to the county's Department of Public Health. The product, Mosquito Dunks, is a biological ...

Mosquitoes can turn a peaceful night into a nightmare. The moment you lie down to rest, that annoying buzzing starts, and before you know it, you’re scratching itchy bites all over your arms and legs.