New Research Has Advice For Hiding From Mosquitoes

A pile of one million mosquitos. Photo: Lee County Mosquito Control District Florida

Beating the bite of mosquitoes this spring and summer could hinge on your attire and your skin. New research led by scientists at the University of Washington indicates that a common mosquito species — after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale — flies toward specific colors, including red, orange, black, and cyan.

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