Mosquitoes
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Mosquito-borne illness with high fatality rate detected in the U.S.: 11 expert tips for preventing bug bites, ticks and insect-borne illnesses
Summer may be winding down, but there are plenty of months left for ticks and mosquitoes to cause a nuisance.
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New West Nile cases reported in Canada: What to know about mosquitoes, ticks and other bugs this summer
From mosquitoes to bed bugs, summer is the perfect opportunity for bugs to wreck havoc.
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What bugs should you worry about this summer? Everything to know about ants, bees, mosquitoes and more insects
Wasps, ticks, mosquitoes and other bugs love the summer months too, but how do you prevent running into these pesky critters?
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This pest repeller is an Amazon shopper favourite — and it's safe for pets and children
Get a pack of four chemical-free plug-ins for under $35.
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Are some people mosquito magnets? Here’s what experts say
What draws mosquitoes to bite people in the first place? And why do some people get bitten more than others? Here’s what experts have to say — and how to better protect yourself.
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Mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling, death in humans detected in Florida
Mosquitos carrying a virus that can infect humans, causing brain swelling and death, has been found in Florida. Here’s what you need to know.
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This study proves your Victoria’s Secret perfume is basically bug spray
A recent study published in the Journal of Insect Science aimed to find the most efficient insect repellent, and included some tried and tested solutions like OFF spray. The study, which was conducted at New Mexico State’s Molecular Vector Physiology Lab, included the perfume to dispel the myth that fruity, floral perfumes attract mosquitoes. “There was some previous literature that said fruity, floral scents attracted mosquitoes, and to not wear those,” researcher Stacy Rodriguez explained in
