Teach mozzies to link the smell of DEET with food, and they might seek it out. So what does this mean?
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Mosquitoes are the world’s most dangerous animal. It’s important to know how to avoid malaria.
Among those developing the brain swelling known as encephalitis, approximately one-third will die, with the rest likely to experience neurological problems.
Early warm weather has triggered a bumper season for Australia’s 30,000 fly species.
Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer.
Summer is no fun when mosquitoes are biting. Insect repellent creams, sprays, and lotions are safe and effective but there are alternatives. Here’s what works and what doesn’t!
There is plenty of misinformation circulating about ticks and the diseases they may carry. Here are four myths debunked, along with tick facts to keep people safe when exploring the outdoors.
Summer is here, and so are the mozzies. So what do you need to consider when you’re picking a mosquito repellent?
Could a commonly used mosquito repellent kill off coronavirus? Preliminary studies in the UK are encouraging — but that doesn’t mean you should reach for repellents to protect against COVID-19.
Bush flies and blowflies all vomit on their food, but other flies are a little more polite at the dinner table and don’t vomit at all.
Bug sprays with DEET feel oily and smell gross. That’s why scientists are developing new mosquito repellents based on natural plant oils. But translating these into commercial products isn’t easy.
Wondering why the Good Lord gave Culicoides impunctatus to Scotland? This might be the best answer yet.
Top contributors
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Director of the Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO
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Distinguished Professor of Entomology, Iowa State University
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Joint PhD candidate, Department of Biology, McGill University
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Ph.D. Student in Biology, New Mexico State University
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Professor of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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Associate Professor in Entomology, University of Sydney
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Emeritus Professor of Zoology, University of Aberdeen
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Professor of Biology, New Mexico State University
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Associate Professor, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
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Professor of Neurology, Medicine (Infectious Diseases), and Epidemiology, University of Colorado Anschutz
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Principal Medical Scientist and Head of Laboratory for Antimalarial Resistance Monitoring and Malaria Operational Research, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
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Medical scientist, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
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Adjunct associate, CSIRO
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Mosquito Control Laboratory, QIMR Berghofer