Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
18 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Scientists finally figured out how mosquitoes track and bite humansMosquitoes possess a hidden sense: they track your body heat using infrared radiation. Researchers discovered this ability, which, when com...
12 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Health alert in NSW as Ross River virus activity detected in Greater Sydney ahead of Easter holiday travel surgeNew South Wales health authorities are issuing a stern warning for the Easter long weekend. Recent mosquito surveillance in Greater Western...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Why mosquitoes bite some people more and easy prevention tipsMosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, are drawn to humans by a combination of visual cues like dark colours and chemical signals such as ...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
IIT Delhi develops washing powder that turn clothes into mosquito shieldResearchers at IIT Delhi have developed a novel mosquito-repellent laundry detergent. This innovative product, used during regular washing,...
22 Dec, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Rare virus which killed first South Carolina resident in 20 years after mosquito bite; how does it spread and how to stay safeA resident died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus, in South Carolina's Beaufort County. This is the first such ...
23 Sep, 2025, 02.38 PM IST
Canada’s first West Nile case in 2025; what to watch for and how to stay safeCanada has confirmed its first locally acquired West Nile virus case in Toronto, affecting an adult with no travel history. The virus sprea...
01 Aug, 2025, 07.27 AM IST
Two Zika virus cases confirmed in Woodlands; pregnant women advised to take precautionsHealth authorities have confirmed two Zika virus cases in Singapore’s Woodlands neighborhood. The National Environment Agency (NEA) and Com...
19 Jun, 2025, 11.08 AM IST
Mosquitoes in the UK now carry a dangerous virus, here’s how to stay safe this summerIn a first, West Nile virus is found in UK mosquitoes. The UK Health Security Agency made the announcement. Aedes vexans mosquitoes in Nott...
21 May, 2025, 09.19 PM IST
West Nile Virus spreads across US: What you need to know | Causes, symptoms and treatmentWest Nile virus has been expanding its presence in the five boroughs of New York City, which include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens...
17 Sep, 2023, 09.07 PM IST
How to protect yourself from mosquito bite without using harmful chemicalsMosquitoes are the root cause of numerous illnesses such as dengue, malaria, brain fever, yellow fever, Chikungunya, etc. While chemical mo...
12 Apr, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
What is the Difference between Zika Virus, Dengue, Chikungunya? Know symptomsZika virus, dengue and chikungunya are spread by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
18 Dec, 2022, 08.16 PM IST
Dengue cases rising in India: Everything you must know about common signs, precautions & treatmentThe dengue symptoms, if any, can last for two-seven days.
27 Sep, 2022, 01.26 PM IST
92% people unaware that mosquito causes dengue: SurveyA survey has claimed that around 92 per cent people are unaware of the fact that the deadly disease is caused by mosquito bite.
01 Oct, 2015, 07.01 PM IST
Political "buzz" gets too literal in Himachal PradeshCM Virbhadra Singh has likened predecessor Prem Kumar Dhumal's political jabs as mere mosquito bites.
20 Aug, 2014, 05.39 AM IST
Not one to take the biteJoachim Low declared Germany did not fear Lionel Messi or Argentina before the World champs took to the ground in Brazil one last time to c...
16 Jul, 2014, 03.20 PM IST
- I am dengue mosquito, bite will trouble BJP, Congress, says Arvind Kejriwal
Locking horns with Salman Khurshid over his reported remarks, Kejriwal said he is a "dengue mosquito" whose sting can put Congress and BJP ...
10 Nov, 2012, 11.12 PM IST