This story originally appeared on PlanPhilly. Markward Playground is a small park near the Schuylkill River. I often go there for a walk or to look at the view, so I was upset to learn that this park ...

In Philadelphia, 30 parks and recreation centers are outfitted with a small speaker called the Mosquito. It blares a constant, high-pitched ringing noise all night long — but one that only teenagers ...

The Spokane City Council once again balked Monday on a proposal to ban devices that emit high-pitched noises to disperse young and homeless people from areas near downtown businesses. On Monday, the ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - When city-run playgrounds and recreation centers want to put up the 'keep out' sign during the off-hours, they are turning to an electronic device known as 'The Mosquito' to shoo ...

PHILADELPHIA - When city-run playgrounds and recreation centers want to put up the "keep out" sign during off-hours, they are turning to an electronic device known as "The Mosquito" to shoo potential ...

The Spokane City Council delayed voting on a proposal Monday to ban devices that emit irritating noises intended to scatter young and homeless people from public spaces. The law would ban any device ...

An experimental machine that kills mosquito larvae and pupae with sound waves could help Cass County workers control the swarming insects as early as next year. Darwin Hinrichs, the county's Weed and ...

There is growing criticism of Philadelphia officials’ decision to install sonic devices called the Mosquito that constantly emit extremely loud, high-frequency noise from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. every ...

As summer approaches, so does the influx of pesky insects that can turn a pleasant evening outdoors into a battle against buzzing nuisances. To reclaim your outdoor spaces without resorting to harmful ...