Although we love the natural world, we don't really love it when it starts attacking our veggies just as they begin to thrive. There is nothing as disappointing as going out to check your crops in the ...

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.

The fight against malaria is a test of human intelligence against mosquitoes — and so far, our minuscule winged enemy is winning. But new results shared this week show substantial improvements in one ...

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 ...

The northern region of Nigeria is like a house without mosquito nets in a forest. All sorts of insects gain access easily.

Most students of global health will learn about insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and the problems with widespread distribution of this global health “object” to prevent malaria and improve ...

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 ...

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, ...