Mosquitoes
Researchers explain why mosquitoes are drawn to pregnant women
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Researchers from institutions including Sweden's Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have discovered why certain women, especially pregnant ones, attract mosquitoes. They identified 27 chemical compounds in scent samples, with octenol playing a key role. The finding could improve mosquito traps and repellents.
Dry winters and springs continue to suppress mosquito populations in Sweden. Researchers at the National Veterinary Institute predict another season with unusually few mosquitoes.
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Researchers at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have issued a warning after detecting a new Anopheles mosquito species in urban areas. This mosquito prefers human-made environments and could heighten malaria risks in cities. Monitoring efforts continue across several counties.