The Oakland County Health Division is reminding residents to prevent mosquito-borne illness by avoiding mosquito bites while ...

Two additional human cases of West Nile virus were reported Friday by Massachusetts health officials, bringing the total this year to 15.

Communities previously deemed to be at a high risk for the mosquito-borne disease are now considered to be at a moderate risk ...

San Diego County health officials Sunday reported their first case of locally acquired dengue virus, contracted by an ...

Thousands of children can help their families ‘Beat the Bite’ with the statewide distribution of books that help teach the importance of mosquito bite prevention.

Pinellas County officials are warning residents about the West Nile virus after it was detected in sentinel chickens.

“An effective homemade bug spray can be made by mixing rosemary, eucalyptus, citronella ... Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil or lemon peel to improve the smell. Once combined, spray the ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus for the 2024 mosquito ...

Massachusetts Health officials announced two new cases of West Nile Virus Friday, bringing the total number of human cases in ...

Oil of lemon eucalyptus has been found to be the most effective natural mosquito repellent. A 2016 study found that the efficacy of this particular oil falls third in line, behind DEET and picaridin.