Mosquitoes
Elderly man dies from West Nile Virus as infected mosquitoes are found in central Israel
The patient developed symptoms in July and was hospitalized due to complications from the disease. As of Thursday, three other patients remain hospitalized in good condition.
Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, first case in summer 2026, Health Ministry says
How will you know if a mosquito bite is dangerous?
China develops mosquito-sized drone for covert military operations
The super-small drone resembles a mosquito in both size and appearance, measuring approximately 1.3 centimeters in length and weighing less than 0.3 grams.
Meet 'Subject 33': The person mosquitoes can't resist
Research shows that higher levels of skin carboxylic acids make people 100 times more attractive to mosquitoes.
A team of scientists turned male mosquitoes deaf. Here’s why
A team from the University of California studied Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which annually infect approximately 400 million people.
Rise in demand for mosquito repellents due to West Nile Fever outbreak
Shaneev Sasatek reports a significant increase in demand for household and body mosquito protection products amid the West Nile fever outbreak in Israel, leading to heightened production efforts.
First West Nile virus, now Dengue fever plagues Israel in second mosquito-borne outbreak
An expert explained to Maariv that a mosquito subspecies that can transmit the disease is already present in Israel, and climate change will bring the spread of fever closer
At least 100 Israelis infected with West Nile virus, most patients concentrated in central Israel
For the most part, the virus is considered a mild disease, but in some cases, it causes severe morbidity and even death.
The least painful bite: where should you buy mosquito repellent?
The recent epidemic of Nile fever has created panic among the public and increasing awareness of mosquito repellents. So where is the best place to buy?
West Nile virus in Israel: Third Israeli dies, concerns over mortality rises
Israel's Health Ministry: At least 42 people have West Nile Virus, 36 hospitalized, five intubated.
21 Israelis diagnosed with West Nile virus, two die over the weekend
The Health Ministry has published new guidelines and protocols for the virus, which hit central Israel in recent weeks.
Two Israelis die from suspected cases of West Nile virus amid outbreak
Since there is no treatment for the disease, the only way to deal with it is to prevent mosquito bites by using mosquito repellents.