Mosquitoes and Humidity

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Why do mosquitoes seem more active in humid environments?

Mosquitoes and Humidity

One reason why mosquito bites are more common in humid climates is because mosquito thermal sensing is more acute when the humidity is high. In fact it can increase by as much of three times. If you want to avoid mosquitoes you may want to avoid exposing yourself to highly humid areas.

   

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7/22/2007 11:00:12 PM
ABIODUN AYELAGBE said:

I DO APPRECIATE READING FROM FROM YOUR WEB SITE, I GOT BATEN BY A COUPLE MOSQUITOES WHILE WORKING OUT IN THE YARD, I BECAME IRRITATED AND COULDN'T STOP SCRACHING. AFTER ABOUT THREE DAYS IT BECAME VERY SWOLLEN AND WAS DRAINING NON STOP WITH CONTINUOS ITCHING, AT THIS POINT A HAD TO CONSULT WITH YOUR WEB SITE FOR HELP AND GUIDE. TRUST ME IT REALY HELP.


8/5/2011 12:17:44 PM
Jimmy Johns said:

thanks pal. this sure helped me out




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