Category: Mosquitoes

Adding plants to your garden can be a great way to keep mosquitoes at bay during the summer. You can grow them in containers or in a garden bed. Depending…Continue readingWhat Should I Plant to Keep Mosquitoes Away?

Whether you are going camping, hiking or just out in the woods, mosquitoes can be a huge problem. They can cause serious illnesses. Luckily, you can keep mosquitoes at bay…Continue readingWhat Should I Eat to Keep Mosquitoes Away?

During the summer months, it is common for people to want to spend more time outside. This includes eating outside, playing outdoors, and swimming. Unfortunately, mosquitoes can ruin this experience.…Continue readingWhat to Spray in Yard For Mosquitoes

Using an effective mosquito repellent is a must during the hot summer months. Mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases such as West Nile virus. These creatures can find a way into…Continue readingWhat is the Best Way to Repel Mosquitoes?

Hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by mosquitoes every year. Mosquitoes have a large impact on our ecosystem, and they can transmit disease to humans. They can also find…Continue readingWhat Mosquitoes Do With Blood

Despite their bad reputation, mosquitoes actually do quite a few things for the environment. They are important disease-carrying parasites, they help pollinate plants, they provide food for other animals, and…Continue readingWhat Mosquitoes Do For the Environment

Spectral preferences of mosquitoes have not been studied much. However, it has been noted that mosquitoes are attracted to objects in the orange and red portion of the human visual…Continue readingWhat If Mosquitoes Were the Size of Humans?

During the summer months, mosquitoes can become a real pest. They bite people and spread diseases. To get rid of mosquitoes, you may try citronella oil, scented candles or other…Continue readingWhen Does Citronella Repellent Mosquitoes?

Depending on the species and the environment, the lifespan of a mosquito can be very short, or it can last for months. Typically, a mosquito lives for between 8 and…Continue readingHow Long Do Mosquitoes Live?

Getting bitten by mosquitoes can be a very unpleasant experience. These little creatures can cause a number of diseases, including yellow fever, dengue fever and West Nile virus. If you…Continue readingWhat Does it Mean When Mosquitoes Bounce You a Lot?

Besides the fact that mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as malaria and dengue fever, what does it mean when mosquitoes don’t bite you? Several factors have been suggested for the…Continue readingWhat Does it Mean When Mosquitoes Don’t Bite You?

Among the many factors that mosquitoes use to find you, the most notable is carbon dioxide. Mosquitoes can smell carbon dioxide up to 50 yards away. This is one of…Continue readingWhat Does it Mean When Mosquitoes Are Attracted to You?

Symptoms of mosquito bites vary according to the person’s immune system. Some people get a mild allergic reaction, while others have a more serious reaction. If you have a severe…Continue readingSymptoms of Mosquito Bites

Despite their reputation as blood suckers, mosquitoes actually eat a variety of things. They get their energy from plant nectar, fruit juices, honeydew, and other sugary plant juices. They have…Continue readingWhere Does Mosquitoes Eat?

Unlike female mosquitoes, male mosquitoes do not need a blood meal to mate. Instead, they rely on plant nectar as their source of nutrition. They also feed on honeydew, which…Continue readingWhere Does Male Mosquitoes Eat?

Using vision, smell, and carbon dioxide, mosquitoes locate and bite humans. A few species specialize in doing so. They use scents found on human skin and in sweat to locate…Continue readingHow Do Mosquitoes Know Where to Bite You?

During the summer, mosquitoes can be a nuisance to deal with. While they’re attracted to standing water, they can also be found in other areas of the home. When it…Continue readingWhere Are Mosquitoes Coming From?

Often, the only signs that a mosquito has bitten you are itchy bumps on the skin. These bumps may appear red or swollen. Sometimes, these bumps become sores and may…Continue readingWhere Do Mosquitoes Bite?

Almost everywhere in the world, there are mosquitoes. These insects are the cause of many diseases. Some species of mosquitos carry the West Nile virus. Others carry the malaria virus.…Continue readingWhere Can I Live Without Mosquitoes?

During warm weather, mosquitoes are very active. Some types of mosquitoes prefer to live indoors, while others prefer outdoor marshes or swamps. They are known to transmit West Nile, malaria,…Continue readingHow to Prevent Mosquitoes From Living in Your Yard