mosquito

Often referred to as the unofficial Minnesota state bird, the Culex pipiens, or common house mosquito, is a nuisance during the summer. Minnesotans are all too familiar with their relentless buzzing and itchy aftermath.

"My daughter is four and she seems to be a magnet for all of the mosquitoes in my neighborhood. She is covered in bites! What do other moms use to help keep them away?" It was Help A Mom Out! day and thanks to this question, we found 4 new tips that we just had to share that helps keep mosquitoes away.

It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos.

Some people insist it works great.

I can't remember being swarmed like this by mosquitoes ever before.

Science shows there are colors that attract mosquitos, and there are other colors that mosquitoes ignore.

I heard the other day that mosquitos were spotted in Minnesota already and...well...I didn't believe it. And then I saw one in my house. #NotJoking

The disease is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

I can't remember being swarmed like this by mosquitoes ever before.

This time of year is also known as 'mosquito season' around these parts!