Mosquitoes

Fears Over Zika Drive Demand for Mosquito-Repellent Products
Supply and Demand

Fears Over Zika Drive Demand for Mosquito-Repellent Products

News of the virus, which spreads via bites, has caused companies in the space to change strategies.
Laura Entis | 4 min read
Genetically-Altered Mosquitoes May Be Key to Eradicating Malaria, Study Shows

Genetically-Altered Mosquitoes May Be Key to Eradicating Malaria, Study Shows

Scientists at the University of California inserted heritable, malaria-blocking genes into mosquitoes and observed encouraging results.
Laura Entis | 3 min read
This Mosquito-Repelling Wristband Might Just Save Your Summer

This Mosquito-Repelling Wristband Might Just Save Your Summer

Invisaband, a mosquito repellent band that lasts for 120 hours, is seeking to raise $10,000 on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
Laura Entis | 3 min read
Franchise Players: With Endless Mosquitoes, This Franchisee's Work Is Never Done

Franchise Players: With Endless Mosquitoes, This Franchisee's Work Is Never Done

In West Texas, mosquitoes are a constant curse. So, when Chad Armstrong opened a Mosquito Joe franchise, he knew he'd get plenty of business.
Kate Taylor | 4 min read