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Anopheles stephensi mosquito

Let It Be B: In the Search for Blood, One Mosquito Species Has a Type (RETRACTED)

A new study shows the malaria-transmitting Anopheles stephensi has a strong preference for type B human blood. The finding has implications for identifying individuals at high risk of mosquito-borne disease, but those with other blood types shouldn’t put away the insect repellent.

Entomology Today January 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

Mosquito Management is Key in Creating Popular Urban Wetlands

A study that shows mosquitoes might benefit from wetland-management tactics aimed at protecting frogs illustrates the complicated ecological dynamics present in urban wetlands. Understanding the habitat requirements and ecological interactions of local mosquito species is critical to balancing such wetlands' risks and benefits.

Entomologists Discuss Discovery’s “Mosquito” Documentary: A Live-Tweet Recap

By Donald A. Yee, Ph.D. The old adage “bad press is better than no press” has a long history, and it surely applies to coverage of insects broadly and insects that […]

Who, What, and Where Do Mosquitoes Bite?

By Cameron Webb Mosquitoes bite. They need to bite. Female mozzies require the nutritional hit of a bloodmeal to develop eggs. The blood can come from many different animals. Some […]

New Research Shows How Different Strains of Bed Bugs are Able to Resist Insecticides

By Cameron Webb The wellness industry is booming, but it’s not just people looking for the latest “detox” diet. Some of our closest parasitic foes are well ahead of us […]