Nairobi, Sept. 29 -- Researchers uncover details about mating behaviour that could be key to disease control

A high-pitched buzz of a mosquito is not just an irritating sound - it's also a signal of potential danger.

Female mosquitoes, the blood-feeders that transmit malaria, often draw human attention when they buzz close. Well, for male mosquitoes, this buzzing sound signals something entirely different, the cue to find a mate.

Many mosquito species have relatively poor vision. But in a new study, researchers have uncovered details about mosquito mating behaviour that could be key to improving malaria control strategies.

The study found that male mosquitoes, which have relatively poor vision, rely primarily on auditory cues, particu...