Tag: mosquito
To avoid mosquito bites: do not wear these four colors!
News Posted on 08/02/2022 at 2:01 p.m., Reading 2 mins. Mosquitoes are guided by their sense of smell, but not only. A brand new study has just shown that they…
Scientists have discovered a 4th signal that attracts mosquitoes to you: color!
Several stimuli guide mosquitoes to our skin during the summer. Three were already known to scientists: CO2 exhaling, body temperature and perspiration. Scientists at the University of Washington have just…
Scientists have discovered a 4th signal that attracts mosquitoes to you: color!
Several stimuli guide mosquitoes to our skin during the summer. Three were already known to scientists: CO2 exhaling, body temperature and perspiration. Scientists at the University of Washington have just…
How does climate change favor the development of epidemics?
The rise in temperatures and the multiplication of extreme weather phenomena have an impact on the development of epidemics, but often in an indirect way. How does climate change promote…
Skeeter syndrome: what is it?
The mosquito bite Usually causes a small local reaction manifested by a slight swelling accompanied by redness and itching. These symptoms are caused by saliva of mosquito which contains polypeptides…
What are the most dangerous animals for humans?
Sharks and spiders terrorize more than one; however, they are far from being the most dangerous animals for humans. Some insects are vectors of diseases that kill thousands of people…