What To Look For In Mosquito Repellents

FORT COLLINS — There’s an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood. Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States. And that means bug bites. When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a mouthpart called a proboscis to suck up blood.

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  • About Mosquito Bites | Mosquitoes | CDC
    When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart (proboscis) to suck up blood. As the mosquito is feeding, it injects saliva into your skin. Your body reacts to the saliva resulting in a bump and itching. Some people have only a mild reaction to a bite or bites.
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  • Mosquito | Description, Life Cycle, Species, Diseases, & Facts
    A mosquito is any of approximately 3,500 species of insects known for the bloodsucking habits of the females. Mosquitoes are known to transmit serious diseases, including yellow fever, Zika fever, malaria, filariasis, and dengue.
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    Mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can spread germs. Prevent mosquito bites to protect yourself from dengue, malaria, West Nile, and other infections. Take steps to control mosquitoes.
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    All mosquito species go through four distinct stages during their live cycle. Knowing the stages of the mosquito's life will help you prevent mosquitoes around your home and help you choose the right pesticides for your needs, if you decide to use them.
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