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     3 ways to fight off mosquitoes this season

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MosquitoMosquito - Wikipedia

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   Mosquito - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Description and life cycle. Feeding by adults. Distribution. Ecology. Evolution. Interactions with humans. In human culture. References. Further reading. External links. Mosquitoes, the Culicidae, are a family of small flies consisting of 3,600 species.

   • Class: Insecta
   • Kingdom: Animalia

   • Family: Culicidae, Meigen, 1818
   • Order: Diptera

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4. www.britannica.com › animal › mosquito-insectMosquito | Description, Life Cycle, Species, Diseases, & Facts

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   May 7, 2024 · Learn about mosquitoes, the bloodsucking insects that transmit serious diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and Zika fever. Find out how mosquitoes look, behave, breed, and are classified into different genera and species.

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5. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › mosquitoes-what-to-knowMosquitoes: What They Are, Where They're Found, What ... - WebMD

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   Learn about mosquitoes, their types, habitats, life cycle, health risks, and how to treat and prevent bites. Find out how to get rid of mosquitoes and protect yourself from diseases they can transmit.

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7. www.cdc.gov › mosquitoes › mosquito-bitesMosquito Bite Symptoms and Treatment | Mosquitoes | CDC

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   • What Happens When a Mosquito Bites You. Mosquito biting a person to get a blood meal. The body reacts to the mosquito saliva after the mosquito finishes its blood meal.
   • Symptoms. Mosquito bite signs include: A puffy and reddish bump appearing a few minutes after the bite. A hard, itchy, reddish-brown bump, or multiple bumps appearing a day or so after the bite or bites.
   • Treatment. Wash the area with soap and water. Apply an ice pack for 10 minutes to reduce swelling and itching. Reapply ice pack as needed. Apply a mixture of baking soda and water, which can help reduce the itch response.
   • Complications. Infected bite. Do not scratch bites. They can become infected. An infected bite may appear red, feel warm, or a red streak will spread outward from the bite.

8. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › invertebratesMosquitoes | National Geographic

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   Learn about the common name, scientific name, type, diet, and life span of mosquitoes, the carriers of malaria, yellow fever, dengue, and other deadly diseases. Find out how mosquitoes sense their victims, transmit diseases, and how to control their population.

9. www.cdc.gov › mosquitoesMosquitoes | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Learn about mosquitoes, where they live, and the germs they spread. Find out how to prevent and treat mosquito bites, and how to control mosquitoes at home and in the community.

10. www.cdc.gov › mosquitoes › aboutAbout Mosquitoes | Mosquitoes | CDC

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    May 14, 2024 · Learn about mosquitoes in the United States, their life cycles, and the diseases they can spread through bites. Find out how to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses and protect yourself and your community.