When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction ...

I bought every insect repellent and bite relief I could get my hands on, and even tried some weird and wonderful home remedies. Beach walks in Cancun, Mexico after my mozzie bites had finally reduced!

Learn how everyday items from lemons to catnip can keep mosquitoes away naturally, saving money while protecting your family during outdoor activities.

There are also numerous reports demonstrating mosquitoes don’t bite when they land on DEET-treated skin. This is because DEET acts as a contact-based repellent and conveys a chemical message to ...

Most mosquito bites itch for 3 or 4 days ... Here are some facts that should help. No special treatment is needed after a mosquito bite. There is no special treatment or anti-viral drug for WNV ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

People are to be sent to mainland Europe to be deliberately infected with a form of malaria so scientists can study its ...

More than half are due to diseases that we could prevent or treat. Resource ... The disease is carried by an infected mosquito. The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a human infected with ...

Experts in the healthcare sector have warned that malaria is still a burden in Nigeria despite the efforts to combat it.

The 22-year-old British tennis star said a hand and ankle swelled up but she refused to use an antiseptic spray in case ...