So, if temperatures rise in Japan at current rates, the Aedes aegypti could end up taking root in Okinawa Prefecture as well. Insecticides are commonly used to exterminate mosquitoes. Bug ...

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...

“There are three genotypes or genetic varieties” of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, explained Conicet researcher Sheila Ons, lead author of the study. “The sensitive, individuals that are hit by ...

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are very small (about 1/4 inch), with black bodies and white stripes. They were first introduced to ...

However, one study in the Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society published in 2005 compared tea tree oil and 7% DEET in deterring Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. In the experiment, 50% tea ...