After several years of drought, Edmonton has been thrown a weather boomerang with record-setting rainfall, making this past ...

Mosquito bites itch due to an immune system reaction to the insect's saliva. Scratching a bite releases more histamines, which increases inflammation and itching. To soothe a bite, you can apply a ...

While mosquitoes may seem like nothing more than a summer nuisance, officials with the Chesapeake Mosquito Control Commission say the insects can spread diseases.

Share on Pinterest Some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes ...

A mild, rainy spring created the perfect conditions for mosquitoes. West Nile virus has recently been detected in insects in Travis and Williamson counties.

HOUSTON – As mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive ...