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Nobody likes mosquitoes, but most people in the western world don’t think of them as a serious threat. These tiny bloodsuckers can do more than just ruin a pleasant summer evening outside.

Mosquitoes are so dangerous because of how quickly they can spread a blood-borne illness. A mosquito can become infected by a human and then go on to infect many other humans, all of whom can infect other humans, animals, and mosquitoes. When a nasty virus is introduced into the mix, things can get ugly quickly.

However, not every species of mosquito carries diseases that are a threat to humans. Viruses you’ve probably heard of, such as dengue and Zika, are only transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, for example.

If you want more information about whether or not mosquitoes carrying disease are a serious threat in your area, please check out the CDC website. Even if you’re lucky enough to live in an area with a low threat, mosquitoes can still be a huge bother. Luckily, there are other insect populations can help keep mosquitoes in check.

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For many people, spiders belong on the list of “creatures to avoid.” These secretive, creepy-crawly arachnids seem to lurk in dark places and drop down from out of nowhere, invading our living space. At the sight of a spider, some of us run and hide. Others will sprint for the nearest shoe or tissue.

Although a few species of spiders truly are something to be feared, like black widows and tarantulas, the majority of spiders present no danger to us humans. In fact, without spiders, our world would be completely overrun by insects.

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The spring and summertime are best known for their blooming flowers, warmer days, and mosquitoes. Yes, those dreading pests are always coming back during the warmer months, and it seems like there is nothing that homeowners can do to stop these pesky insects from swarming your yard.

The warmers days are also known to bring out other insects as well that many people tend to kill. However, there are certain insects and other animals that thrive on the taste of mosquitoes, making them the ideal way to keep the mosquitoes at bay.

Luckily, there are several animals and insects that can be a natural way of removing mosquitoes from your area. If you find that you have too many mosquitoes swarming around your home, try bringing in a few of these to help keep them away and your yard peaceful once again.

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The deadliest man-killer on earth is not a shark or a snake but the humble mosquito. The females need to feed on blood to help them form their eggs. It’s that bite that can transmit numerous illnesses and parasites to people, their pets and their livestock.

Nature has a way of keeping everything in balance. In order to keep down mosquitoes and their bites, Nature has many critters that prey on mosquitoes, including these five bird species.

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Dragonflies have been eating mosquitoes for at least 100 million years. It was that long ago when scientists believe the first species of mosquitoes evolved and began swarming the planet. However, they were newcomers compared to one of their greatest predators, the dragonfly.

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Standing water, heat, and humidity are just the right ingredients to breed pesky mosquitos. The summertime is just the right time for the mosquitoes to break out of their eggs and start flying around your head, biting you, spreading disease, and cause red, itchy bumps on your skin.

There is nothing worse than mosquitoes being outside whenever you walk out, swarming like they do. However, as soon as they start infiltrating your house, mosquitoes become a much bigger problem.

Is there any way to get rid of a mosquito swarm in your home without running around with a shoe trying to kill them?

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The mosquito is a common and fairly widespread, two-winged insect that belongs to the Culicidae family of flies. According to the University of Florida IFAS Extension, there are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes living on the planet. Out of this number, about 275 species are present in North America.

The most common species of mosquitoes here include the Aedes albopictus, Anopheles quadrimaculatus and Aedes aegypti. The insects mostly inhabit humid tropics, subtropics, temperate to cool zones and areas with warm moist climates. The four key stages in the life of a mosquito are the egg, larva (includes various instars or stages), pupa and adult.

Mosquitoes are also well-known vectors of diseases. This fact makes them the most deadly insects in the world. The female Anopheles mosquito carries diseases such as Malaria and Encephalitis. The other diseases caused by mosquitoes include Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, Zika Virus and the West Nile Virus among others.

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For many homeowners around the globe, we follow a simple rule: if there’s an uninvited insect in our home, we kill it — preferably with the help of someone else. No one wants to touch something gross, right?

Although in some circumstances it is an absolute necessity to get rid of the intruder, some of our creepy-crawly friends can benefit our livelihood.

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The summer season is a time for being outside, drinking beer, and grilling burgers. Unfortunately, it’s also a time for slapping at mosquitos and loading up on anti-itch cream. You may be surprised to learn that there’s evidence that beer-drinking and mosquito bites are actually linked!

Many people are convinced that downing a few beers will make you more attractive to mosquitos. Is this true? And if so, what can you do about it? Read on to learn more!

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Have you ever wondered if alcohol affects other creatures the same way it affects people? Maybe you’ve thought about this quite a bit as you sit on the porch sipping your favorite beer.

When a mosquito bites a drunk person, does the mosquito get drunk as well? Does alcohol affect mosquitos at all? And what about weed—can a mosquito get high by biting someone who is smoking?

If you have thought about these things, you’ll be glad to know you’re not the first who has had crazy thoughts like this. In fact, if you do a quick Google search, you’ll find that people all over internet have been wondering the same thing!

So, is it true? Can mosquitos get drunk or high? Do mosquitos care about beer? Some of the answers may surprise you! Read on the learn more about substances and mosquitos.

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