Summer is fast approaching, which means mosquito season is back in full swing. So how can you avoid being bitten, to bypass the annoying itching? We asked Dr Prasad Paradkar to share his top tips.

SO FAR, NO REPORTS OF ANYONE GETTING SICK. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED MOSQUITOES STARTING TO SHOW UP AGAIN. IF YOU’RE BITTEN, IT OFTEN LEADS TO AN ITCHY BUMP. IT’S SO ANNOYING. BUT KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT ...

Every summer, I get eaten alive by mosquitoes. My arms and legs get covered in bites that I scratch until they become bloody bruises that scab over and take weeks to heal. I know I’m treating my ...

Mosquitoes are more prevalent in South Jersey during the summer of 2025 because of increased rainfall and warm weather. Residents are advised to use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long sleeves ...

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Mosquito bites itch due to an immune system reaction to the insect's saliva. Scratching a bite releases more histamines, which increases inflammation and itching. To soothe a bite, you can apply a ...

Mosquito bites can cause significant discomfort and itching in children, sometimes leading to an exaggerated allergic reaction known as skeeter syndrome. The article outlines steps for treating bites, ...

Summer's here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a ...

Skeeter syndrome is an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite. Symptoms include swelling, soreness, redness, itching, and pain at the bite location. This reaction can start minutes after the bite and ...

Mosquitoes can certainly ruin a cookout, pool party, or summer soiree fast, but they’re not equal-opportunity annoyances: Some folks bear the brunt of the biting and buzzing, while others remain ...

Mosquito-borne diseases kill over 700,000 people every year. By Laura Baisas Published Jul 7, 2025 9:48 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...