What do Mosquitoes Like to Eat?

feeding mosquito

Depending on the area of the world where your home is, you have probably been bitten by a mosquito at least once until now. It is of common knowledge that these tiny flying insects like drawing both human and animal blood, but is blood what they substantially feed on? Well, not exactly, and this is […]

What are Mosquitoes Attracted to?

mosquito on the floor

If you are one of those unlucky ones when it comes to relationships with mosquitoes, welcome to the club. These tiny flying insects are probably among the most irritable creatures for millions of other people during summertime, especially if located in moisty and tropical areas of the world. Is there anything more annoying than having […]

Why are There No Mosquitoes at Disney World? and other Interesting Facts

mosquitoes in Disney World

Mosquitoes belong to that category of living beings about which everyone knows that exist, but few people really want to learn more about them. Unless it is part of their job, or they have had a terribly bad experience with them. Yes, they can transmit deadly viruses, and this is of common knowledge, but how […]

What Kind of Plants Repel Mosquitoes?

Lavender repels mosquitoes

If you live in an area where mosquitoes are a common nuisance during warmer days, you certainly know about many more or less efficient products in keeping these little insects away from your home. And while some of them are based on chemicals, others are purely natural. Our favorite of the year? Plants! Plants are […]

Mosquitoes’ Natural Enemies

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If you are looking for a natural method of reducing the number of mosquitoes around your home and garden, plants are always a great solution. Strongly scented choices such as citronella, lavender or eucalyptus may be quite helpful. However, there are also some living creatures which act as greatly natural predators towards these flying buzzers. […]

How to Kill Mosquitoes?

mosquito close view

Summertime is the favorite part of the year for many people nowadays. It makes us think of warm and sunny days spent by the water or in the comfort of our own gardens and terraces. But such nice days often come with uninvited guests such as mosquitoes. Depending on the area where you live in, […]

Mosquitoes and Blood Types

mosquito and human blood

Everyone knows that mosquitoes feed on blood. These little flying insects are probably among the most annoyable creatures on the planet, both to humans and to our beloved pets. Their quick bites are not painful, but they certainly can be itchy and extremely irritable, especially among those countries where mosquitoes can actually transmit deadly viruses. […]

Which Flies Eat Mosquitoes?

Dragonflies Eat Mosquitoes

Even though observing a couple of flies around our living room may be annoying sometimes, these little creatures do play an important role on our planet. Apart from acting as little cleaners thanks to their love towards rotting matter and feces, they are also great helpers in getting rid of a far much greater annoyance: […]

Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes are one of the smallest insects which people can spot with their naked eye. There are more than 3,000 species available worldwide, and they all feature a relatively short lifespan. They are flower pollinators, and one would think they are just a slight annoyance because of their buzzing sound. But these creatures can also […]