A major analysis of 25 studies across Africa and Asia finds that insecticide-treated nets cut malaria cases by up to 68%—but highlights challenges that threaten to undermine their long-term impact.

Mosquitoes aren't just a nuisance. Recent headlines remind us they can also be a serious health concern. In New England, cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) — a rare but potentially deadly ...

Mosquito nets are low-cost weapons in the war on malaria, but the biting bugs have become resistant to the insecticides used on these nets. Researchers have now created a chemical arsenal that doesn’t ...

March 6 (UPI) --In Korea, there was once a common household item known as a mosquito net. Made of finely woven mesh, it was hung over beds during humid summer nights to protect families from swarms of ...

Mosquitoes are more than just a seasonal nuisance. They disrupt sleep, affect comfort, and can pose serious health risks to ...

Mosquito nets are a constant feature in sub-Saharan Africa. It is used to prevent mosquitoes from gaining access to homes. Homes without the nets rely on insecticides to address the menace. However, ...