Non-biting midges are the tiny flies that swarm together as thick masses around lakes and streams, annoying passers-by in warm weather. But early in a midge's life, it lives in the water. Now, ...

Midges, tiny flying insects often mistaken for mosquitoes, are a common nuisance in many parts of the world, especially near bodies of water. These minuscule pests, while generally harmless, can cause ...

Discovery of unsuspected dangers -- How arthropods came to transmit human diseases -- From speculation to certainity: the incrimination of the disease carriers -- Elucidation of particular diseases -- ...