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Dad issues grave warning as partner fighting for her life after horror mosquito bite infection

A dad has set out a warning after his partner was left seriously injured in a fall when she fainted due to a mosquito bite infection ... read more

Garlic as a mosquito repellent? Here’s what the science says.

It sounds plausible that garlic — a plant known for its pungent odor — would repel mosquitoes. read more

Mum in coma after mosquito bites cause her to collapse

A mother is fighting for her life in the hospital after she fainted from a mosquito bite and fell down a staircase on holiday. Emma Hickey was enjoying a getaway with her partner and two children, ... read more

Mum fighting for life after tragic hotel accident caused by mosquito bite

Emma Hickey and her partner Stephen Brougham took their two kids to Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain when the 42-year-old mum fell badly ill, prompting a trip to hospital ... read more

Vacationing Mom Collapses, Falls Down Stairs, Hits Head and Fractures Neck After 'Dozens and Dozens' of Mosquito Bites

Emma Hickey was left bloodied from mosquito bites during a tropical getaway, where she lost consciousness and fell down a flight of stairs ... read more

Mosquito, tick or other insect bite? How to tell the difference and treat them

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ... read more

Health department: West Nile virus detected in mosquito from Madisonville

The Cincinnati Health Department has identified West Nile virus in a mosquito for the first time in 2025. The department said Tuesday that a mosquito collected from Madisonville has tested positive ... read more

Mum fighting for life after horror hotel fall caused by mosquito bites on holiday

Emma Hickey and her partner Stephen Brougham took their two kids to Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain when the 42-year-old mum fell badly unwell. read more

6 Best Mosquito Sprays for Your Yard, According to Pest Control Experts

Carpenter recommends lemongrass as a safe active ingredient in mosquito sprays, and this is a popular choice that fits that bill. It utilizes both lemongrass and cedar oils to control the bug ... read more

West Nile detected in mosquito in Madisonville

Hamilton County Public Health says it hasn't detected any additional presence of West Nile in the 218 mosquitos it sent to the Ohio Department of Health for testing so far this year. ODH hasn't ... read more

Explore Outdoors Kansas: The skeeters among us

A sure sign of summer in Kansas is the sight and sound of the mosquito fogger running up-and-down the streets and alleys of our towns, and after recent heavy rains, the skeeters’ were as thick as ... read more

Mosquito, tick or flea? How to avoid, identify and treat insect bites this summer

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense itching. Symptoms: immediate pain, slight swelling, intense stinging. Bees ... read more