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A detailed field study conducted in Zambia reveals that the biting insects prefer certain body odors over others. Mosquitoes use carbon dioxide and body odor to locate their sleeping human targets. A ...

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Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Mosquitoes are perhaps best known for leaving behind small, red bumps that are extremely itchy. Sometimes, these bumps may also darken, creating a bruise-like appearance. As with hornets and wasps ...