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.

Culex pipiens, a common mosquito species, is seen through the microscope of Matthew Vanderpool, environmental health specialist and entomologist for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness on August 25, 2021
Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

Israel urges mosquito control after West Nile virus detected in South

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, first case in summer 2026, Health Ministry says

Mosquito bite

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Health Ministry warns of rise in West Nile virus cases, calls for precautions to be taken

The Health Ministry recommends that residents reduce their exposure to mosquitoes by using repellents and other anti-mosquito devices, including fans, in their homes.

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

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Did the war with Hamas cause more mosquitos to plague Israel?

As winter arrives, mosquitoes continue to plague Israelis, possibly due to the war with Hamas in the South. Discover why this happens and learn how to deal with mosquito bites effectively.


Israel to target mosquitoes in effort to prevent Dengue fever

After an Israeli citizen contracted Dengue fever during a trip abroad, Israel is preparing to eliminate populations of the mosquito responsible for the disease.

 Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal

Israeli infected with Dengue fever after trip abroad

The Dengue virus is spread through the bite of female Asian tiger mosquitos. The virus does not spread directly between humans.

 Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal

Buzzbug Reviews: Is It a Cost-Effective Bug Zapper or a Scam?

Buzz Bug X Pro is a portable anti-mosquito lamp that will help you eliminate all flying insects without harming your family. Is It a Cost-Effective Bug Zapper or a Scam?

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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Negev

One person has died due to West Nile Fever since the beginning of the year.

 Mosquito feeding on blood

This amazingly simple trick will keep flies out of your home

Discover a brilliant hack from Miss Hinch's Facebook group to bid farewell to annoying summer flies. All you need is a bag, water, and a few coins.

 Keep these pesky bugs outside this summer

Did climate change cause this year's early West Nile Virus outbreak?

Climate change is likely the culprit for mosquitoes arriving earlier, as warming temperatures were seen to impact diseases transmitted by mosquitoes in other places.

 A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito is seen on the skin of a human host in this 2014 picture from the Center for Disease Control. C. quinquefasciatus is known as one of the many arthropodal vectors responsible for spreading the arboviral encephalitis, West Nile virus (WNV) to human beings through the

Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know

Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.

 Around 20% of Israelis suffer from seasonal allergies each spring. Are you one of them? (illustrative)