Malaria mosquitoes track humans by scent, not random flight, revealing why some people are bitten more at night.

Mosquitoes are attracted to a combination of cues, including body odour (especially lactic acid), carbon dioxide, heat, skin ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jonathan Day, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) It’s rare to attend an outdoor ...

If you feel like you’re the victim of itchy mosquito bites more often than others, it may not be all in your head. Mosquitoes primarily rely on carbon dioxide to locate their targets, Swiger said.

CO2 traps, which mimic human breath, are the most effective way to lure and capture mosquitoes indoors. Other mosquito trap methods include box fan traps and oviposition traps. Preventing mosquitoes ...

Mosquitoes are drawn to backyards with standing water, dense greenery, and carbon dioxide exhaled by people and animals. To fight mosquitoes, clean up standing water, trim shady plants, and consider ...