Mosquito females bite people to get vital nutrients from our blood. They then use these nutrients to make their eggs. One single blood meal can give rise to about 100 mosquito eggs that hatch into ...

Mosquito experts say the “gold standard” for preventing bug bites is DEET, a synthetic repellent developed 80 years ago to help the U.S. Army keep mosquitoes away.

But all that time outdoors comes with one major downside: mosquitoes. If you're not careful, a relaxing evening can turn into a bite-covered nightmare. Mosquito season kicks off as early as March ...

The Bug Bite Thing’s effectiveness makes sense when you break down the mechanics of mosquito bites. “When mosquitoes bite, some of their saliva enters the skin,” explained New Jersey-based ...

Mosquitoes are highly visual hunters when it comes to finding a human to bite. This means movement and dark clothing colors ...