Mosquitoes don’t need a swamp or a pond to thrive. They need water, and not much of it. A forgotten bucket, a clogged gutter, ...

Reed, an invasive alien plant that is abundant on the banks of many rivers, ponds and canals, can encourage the growth of ...

Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programs. Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular ...

If your kids can’t make it through a backyard evening without itchy mosquito bites, the issue might not be a nearby pond or ...

Researchers have discovered how certain flavonoids -- a type of metabolic product from plants and other organisms -- can kill yellow fever mosquito larvae. These compounds inhibit an enzyme, called ...

February started with heavy rainfall, five days that dumped up to 14 inches in some cities, creating the potential for standing water in lots of places — including your backyard. Items such as ...