Control of vectors for neglected diseases represents a critical area of research aimed at combating a spectrum of illnesses often afflicting marginalized populations. Neglected tropical diseases, such ...

The whining buzz of a mosquito circled John Savage Wednesday as he loaded the hopper of a fogging machine with VectoBac, an insecticide formulated specifically for the pests. He started its motor and ...

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The prolonged heat has been terrible for humans, but it has been a bonanza for mosquito breeding in San Diego County. “The invasive Aedes [aegypti] mosquitos, they are ...

A rabid bat was found dead near downtown Palo Alto on Aug. 13, according to a Santa Clara County Public Health flier, which warned the public to beware of lethargic or sick-looking animals in the area ...

Public health officials visited pools in Altadena Tuesday as the standing water at the abandoned or destroyed homes after the Eaton Fire could pose a major mosquito problem for the community and ...