Mosquito dunks stop mosquitoes from being able to breed in standing water. Recently I used dunks to create a “mosquito bucket of doom,” a trap that entices mosquitoes to breed in standing ...

Study identifies molecule in stingless bee propolis that can kill dengue mosquito larvae by André Julião, FAPESP edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

Experts say DEET is key to keeping mosquitoes away this summer, recommending yard treatments, sprays, and area repellents for ...

How does the weather influence mosquito spraying? Parks & Recreation typically sprays for mosquitos 5-10 days after heavy rainfall, which is the approximate amount of time it takes mosquito larvae ...

BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, the active ingredient in Mosquito Dunks and Bits), kills mosquito larvae without harming birds, toads, bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, or other ...

The eggs hatch into larvae, which develop rapidly in water. Heat accelerates the growth of these larvae. In water at 25-30°C (77-86°F), they reach adulthood in less than a week, compared to several ...

Researchers have found a substance in propolis from bees native to Brazil that kills 90% to 100% of Aedes aegypti larvae. The compound, found in pine sap, is likely enhanced by insect ...

Brevard County Mosquito Control is flying over hard to reach areas to kill larvae. It's critical to warding off illnesses and being proactive amid a statewide malaria warning. Workers are using a ...

They don’t hatch fully grown. Mosquitoes start life as tiny larvae in water, then grow into pupae (like cocoons) before emerging as adults. They’re attracted by smell — and sweat.