Natural mosquito sprays can repel mosquitoes temporarily, but evidence does not establish homemade cedarwood, garlic or peppermint sprays as dependable whole-yard mosquito control. Performance varies ...

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Presented at IDWeek 2026, a living review of 64 studies found the strongest evidence for dengue prevention from mosquito modification, while highlighting substantial uncertainty and research gaps in ...

Marigolds and lemongrass vs. targeted barrier applications: What works to keep mosquitoes away.

If your kids can’t make it through a backyard evening without itchy mosquito bites, the issue might not be a nearby pond or wooded area (though that’ll certainly contribute to the problem). But when ...

Mosquito control is crucial to addressing the increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe such as dengue, chikungunya virus disease and West Nile virus infection, according to EU scientists from the ...

With increased rainfall across the Texas Panhandle this year, Amarillo’s Environmental Health Department is expanding its mosquito control operations in anticipation of a heavier-than-normal mosquito ...