Mosquitos are top of everyone’s avoid list. This pest goes far beyond annoyance and the diseases they carry are well documented. Find out how to avoid/remove these dangerous critters.
Have you noticed that often, when you are going on holiday to places where there are likely to be a lot of mosquitoes — camping for example — people advise you to wear dark clothing to avoid these nasty bloodsuckers? Their reasoning is that mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors— especially dark colors. And if … Read more
Do you notice that mosquitoes seem to like dark places? You often hear them buzzing around at night, flying off when you disturb them and buzzing around when you suddenly turn on your bathroom light. Yes, mosquitoes do actually prefer dark places, and here are the reasons why… 1. Mosquitoes are generally more active at … Read more
We all know that mosquitoes are bad news. They are some of the deadliest animals on the planet — spreaders of dengue, malaria, and other terrible diseases. They often live close to humans too, making us even more vulnerable. But do you notice that some areas around your home seem to attract mosquitoes more than … Read more
If you think about it, you always seem to get bitten by mosquitoes at night. But why is that? Well, mosquitoes are nocturnal — meaning they are more active at night. But it is a little bit more complicated than that… Why do mosquitoes come out at night? Mosquitoes are small and vulnerable creatures. Things … Read more
You already know that mosquitoes are some of the deadliest creatures on the planet, killing millions of people throughout history — right? But did you know that your yard is a prime spot for a mosquito breeding ground? This could put your family at risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Here are some effective ways to get … Read more
Does rain kill mosquitoes? It is an interesting question… Mosquitoes are small flies, and for a mosquito, getting hit by a raindrop is the equivalent of a human being hit by a car! But here’s the surprising thing — the rain doesn’t actually kill mosquitoes. Relationship of rain and mosquitoes Mosquitoes don’t die in the … Read more
We all know mosquito bites are potentially dangerous. Not only can the mosquito bites cause itchiness, irritation, and infection; they can lead to deadly mosquito-borne diseases. You can prevent mosquito bites through the use of repellents, but can you prevent mosquito bites without repellents? Yes, you can. But before delving into the subject, it’s important … Read more
Do you notice that there are more mosquitoes at night when you are about to go to sleep? There is one simple reason for this — most mosquito species are nocturnal, meaning they are more active at night. Here are some tips to prevent mosquito bites while you sleep Why you don’t want mosquito bites … Read more
You are out camping in the great outdoors with your friends, and you notice that one person in your group is getting bitten by mosquitoes more than anyone else. This makes you wonder why… So, are there genetic factors that make one person more attractive to mosquitoes than another? Yes, and one of these factors … Read more
You have probably experienced mosquitoes buzzing around you at some time or another… After all, they are extremely common, and your property may be an attractive breeding ground for these irritating, and potentially harmful, insects. But that is the thing, their buzzing — it is so annoying —particularly around your ears! So, why do mosquitoes … Read more