December 31st, 2007
How To Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
In the summertime, we must be very cautious to avoid mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases such as the West Nile Virus, malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever. When temperatures begin rising around spring and summer, mosquitoes begin to hatch and look for food. Female mosquitoes must feed on blood to survive and to develop eggs, while non-biting male mosquitoes prefer nectar and plant juices.