Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are the vectors for diseases like malaria and dengue and other infections. They are flying insects belonging to the family Culicidae. A mosquito bite can prove to be fatal and can lead to death in some cases.
  • What Attracts Mosquitoes
    Do you find yourself more prone to mosquito bites, than others? Read on to know more about what attracts mosquitoes to some people.
  • Lifespan of a Mosquito
    Mosquitoes are a menace in most parts of the world. The lifespan of a mosquito comes into question, because in spite of taking a number of measures to get rid of them, they seem to come back. Scroll down to find out about a mosquito's lifespan.
  • Mosquito Repellents for Babies
    Unlike adults, you cannot use all mosquito repellents for babies. Continue reading to know which repellents you can use, and which ones you cannot.
  • Infected Mosquito Bite
    An infected mosquito bite can ultimately lead to several serious consequences like yellow fever, dengue and malaria.
  • Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
    If you are one of those people irritated by the constant buzzing of mosquitoes breaking off your sweet reverie and do not want to resort to using chemical insect repellents, then you can try using certain plants that repel mosquitoes.
  • Mosquito Repellent Plants
    The pesticides we use for repelling mosquitoes, can be very harmful. Some people even develop allergies due to these pesticides. The best way to get rid of those mosquitoes, is by planting the following mosquito repellent plants. This will be a natural way to ward them off...
  • Facts about Mosquitoes
    Though mosquitoes have been associated with disease and are considered to be undesirable pests, they have several surprising and interesting things about them. Read on to know some facts about mosquitoes.
  • Mosquito Life Cycle
    Want to know more about those buzzing little insects of the night? Here is some information on Mosquito life cycle...