mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a plague on the Earth. People in Louisiana joke they grow big enough here to carry small children away. One thing we DO know, they carry disease. Mosquitoes brought the West Nile virus to the Bayou State, and are known to carry other illnesses like Malaria. It's no wonder we go to great lengths to keep them away. Posci.com reports, Victoria's Secret Bombshell perfume repels mosquitoes.

It's a day to celebrate the science that showed the connection between one of mankind's biggest pest and the diseases they can transmit to humans.

No new cases in Acadiana.

Thankfully in the Acadiana area we have not had any cases.

Once a mosquito bites one diseased pet, it can transmit heartworms up to half a mile away.

The little-known Chikungunya virus, which has no vaccine, has been confirmed in the continental U.S. Here's what you should know.

We're nearing the peak season for West Nile transmission.

The Department of Health and Hospitals says the new cases bring this year's total to 39.

In an effort to address floodwater species mosquitoes concentrated in the Lydia area, the Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement District will conduct aerial operations on Wednesday evening.

HOUMA, La. (AP) — After Hurricane Isaac left a lot of water behind, south Louisiana residents may be dealing with swarms of mosquitoes. And with Louisiana experiencing the highest rate of West Nile virus infections in several years, state officials are warning residents to take precautions against mosquitoes...

Early summertime temperatures are helping to bring an early mosquito infestation to Acadiana.

Rising water on the Mississippi River and the flooding of the spillways will create ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes.