Mosquito bites are annoying and can transmit diseases. There are steps you can take to prevent mosquito bites, like using an EPA-registered repellent, dressing in long pants and sleeves, and avoiding activities during certain parts of the day.

Mosquitoes find you by warmth, body odor, and the carbon dioxide (CO2) on your breath. Some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others; this is mostly genetic.

Invasive Aedes mosquitoes are small, black-and-white mosquitoes that bite during the day. They can spread diseases like dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever.