Mosquitos
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New invasive mosquitoes descend on Florida, raising concerns of disease
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A species of mosquito from Central and South America has spread to South Florida.

Mosquito larvae launch their heads like tiny harpoons to nab prey, video reveals
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Researchers have captured the first-ever footage of mosquito larvae flinging their heads at prey in deadly hunting strikes.

How do mosquitoes sniff out humans to bite?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Some mosquitoes can smell humans from a distance.

Should we kill every mosquito on Earth?
By Joe Phelan published
Not every mosquito species carries viruses that are deadly to humans, so should we kill all or just some mosquitoes?

Why do mosquitoes buzz in our ears?
By Stacy Kish published
Here's why mosquitoes buzz around our heads ... and our feet.

Mosquito 'tongue' neurons ignite like fireworks at taste of human blood
By Mindy Weisberger published
The taste of your blood ignites a burst of sensory neuron activity in mosquito mouthparts.

Why Do Some People Always Get Bitten by Mosquitoes, While Others Don't?
By Grant Currin published
Some people can sit outside all summer long and not suffer from mosquito bites. Others turn into an itchy mess despite bathing in DEET and never leaving the purple glow of the bug zapper. What gives?

Your Summer May Be Full of Mosquitoes
By Adam Mann published
Not only are their bites itchy and annoying, but mosquitoes also carry diseases. Here's a look at why some years are worse for the pesky insects.
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