mosquito-born diseases

Five local cases of malaria in the U.S. have been reported − mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite bit and infected the individuals. How worried should we be? Is climate change a factor?

Gambusia minnows can be released into larger, more permanent bodies of water.. These fish are mosquito predators which eat the insects' larvae.

A person who developed malaria after being bitten by a mosquito was treated promptly at a hospital and has since recovered. Here's a list of preventative measures you can take.

The rare but deadly mosquito-borne illness was detected in sentinel chickens in both counties in recent weeks.

Duval County residents should take extra care to avoid mosquito bite, as the West Nile virus has been detected in the county, health officials say.

By Abe AborayaFlorida travelers are catching serious mosquito-born diseases abroad, including dengue fever, chikungunya, malaria and Zika virus. Still,…

Scientists demonstrate that a "gene drive" can rapidly spread a genetic mutation through a species, perhaps providing a potent new weapon against malaria. But there are plenty of skeptics.

Bay County health officials are reporting an additional human case of the West Nile Virus. They’re urging residents to remain diligent in protecting...

Mosquito populations on the East Coast are 2 to 3 times larger than normal, according to an estimate by The National Pest Management Association.

The number of Zika cases in Florida has grown to 188—which includes 38 pregnant women who are being monitored by the state. So far, all of those cases...