Mosquitoes27 Aug 2025'One mosquito bite dramatically changed my life'A Hampshire man who caught West Nile virus in India is raising awareness of the disease.27 Aug 202528 May 2025Kent 'perfect place' for new mosquitos to enter UKProfessor Jonathan Ball suspects climate change means mosquitos will "increase their range".28 May 202521 May 2025Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malariaNormally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.21 May 202521 May 2025West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first timeA UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".21 May 20251 May 2025Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as ShetlandThe extent of Scotland's mosquito population is being understood thanks to a successful citizen science project.1 May 202511 Dec 2024Record outbreak of dengue fever in Central and South AmericaMore than 12.6m cases were recorded this year, the region's UN health organisation says.11 Dec 202420 Oct 2024Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effortThe World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.20 Oct 202426 Aug 2024'Very serious' mosquito virus prompts US towns to close parks The potentially lethal virus triggers ten towns in Massachusetts to restrict outdoor activity and close parks.26 Aug 202410 May 2024Mosquitoes found across Scotland as temperatures riseOne of the most common types of mosquito has been identified for the first time in locations across Scotland.10 May 2024...
