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Summer is just around the corner—which means warm weather, outdoor picnics…and mosquitoes! You’re bound to get a few mosquito bites (especially if you don’t take steps to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard). But why do they itch? And how do you stop mosquito bites from itching? Better yet, how can you keep them from…
Continue ReadingNow that summer is in full swing, it’s peak mosquito season! If you spend any time at all outdoors—especially if you’re one of those people that mosquitoes love—you’re probably looking for a good mosquito repellent. You might even be wondering if you can DIY mosquito repellent. There’s a lot of information out there about mosquito…
Continue ReadingIf you’re a mosquito magnet, you’re probably wondering, “Why do mosquitoes bite me so much? Is it possible they’re biting me more than other people, or am I just imagining things?” In fact, mosquitoes really are attracted to some people more than others! While some lucky souls can spend hours outside with few or no…
Continue ReadingFun fact: mosquitoes don’t actually survive on the blood they get from biting you. It’s true! Actually, only female mosquitoes bite, and they use the protein from blood to make eggs. Both male and female mosquitoes survive on a diet of nectar and water. Why is this fact important? Well, remember that mosquitoes are just…
Continue ReadingNo need to fear. Those monstrous mosquito-lookalikes are just crain flies.
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