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Researchers from Australia’s Macquarie University have developed a novel approach to combat these pests called the "toxic ...

There are also numerous reports demonstrating mosquitoes don’t bite when they land on DEET-treated skin. This is because DEET ...

A protein found in the saliva of Anopheles gambiae stopped blood from clotting in the insects’ stomachs and aided parasite ...

Mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected at Cowra and Japanese encephalitis at Narromine, prompting NSW ...

Health authorities have issued an urgent warning for people to protect themselves against mosquito bites as a Victorian dad ...

A biotechnology firm has been seeking approval from the federal government to release genetically modified mosquitoes in ...

Tiruchi Corporation has launched a special drive to prevent a spurt in dengue and fever cases after the monsoon season in the ...

Stephen Bond has been in critical condition in hospital with a confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis, his family says, as health authorities issue warnings in Victoria and NSW.