Officials detected eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) Wednesday in a mosquito sample from Belchertown, the first time this year the deadly virus has been identified in Massachusetts. There were four human cases of EEE in Massachusetts last year, officials said. One man in New Hampshire died from the mosquito-borne disease.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York city officials announced Friday that they plan to conduct a series of sprayings on Staten Island next week to address the mosquito population.

Shelby County Health Department details its mosquito control schedule, targeting West Nile Virus carriers with EPA-approved insecticides.

Mosquitos carrying two types of harmful viruses have been found in Vermont, health officials reported on July 25.

This time of year, mosquito activity is at its highest. We spoke to an expert on the situation currently at hand and how residents can stay safe.

Mosquito spraying in Arlington on July 28 due to West Nile Virus detection, residents are advised to avoid FCPH trucks.

China is experiencing an outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne infection, with thousands of cases reported in the south. Chikungunya fever cases jumped to 4,014 on Friday, representing a rapid rise in numbers since authorities started tracking cases two weeks ago,

These areas have been targeted for spraying due to high levels of mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile virus.

In 2025, Delhi's mosquito-control efforts saw a substantial increase, with 2.26 crore house inspections conducted, a rise from 1.89 crore in 2024. Enhanced vector surveillance and legal enforcement marked the city's commitment to control vector-borne diseases.

Mosquitoes are highly visual hunters when it comes to finding a human to bite. This means movement and dark clothing colors like black, navy and red can stand out to a mosquito. Research has shown that mosquitoes are more attracted to the color black, but there has been little additional research into why this is the case.

Think a mosquito bite is harmless? The amount of blood it takes, and why, is more surprising than you think. Here's a creepy little peek into what really happens during that bite.