For the first time, thousands of live mosquitoes are being released in a Sacramento neighborhood to help prevent disease.

If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with a mosquito. Beyond being pests, mosquitoes can cause itchy bites and carry infectious diseases. That's because when mosquitos

This is the first Thermacell product I bought. It’s small but mighty, creating a 20-foot zone of protection around itself using a special repellent that diffuses in the air. It is odorless, safe for pets and humans, and lasts over five hours on a single charge. Get some refills while you’re at it.

BUG SEASON IS BACK, AND LET’S FACE IT, NO ONE WANTS TO BE A MOSQUITOES DINNER. CONSUMER REPORTS JUST RELEASED ITS LATEST INSECT REPELLENT RATING. SO BEFORE YOU HEAD OUTSIDE, OUR BEN SIMMONEAU HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO KEEP THE BITES AT BAY.

To get a closer look at the conflict, the Tampa Bay Times toured mosquito control centers across the region. Tucked behind a chain-link fence, the Pinellas County Mosquito Control resides near an industrial park in Clearwater.

With all this summer rain, mosquitoes aren’t just buzzing, they are thriving. This is nothing new, but if you’re wondering why mosquitoes prefer you over others, here are a few things you might want to know.