New York mosquitoes carry West Nile virus

In New York, the mosquito season began, and insects are in full swing with their victims. 
What is fraught with their bites, except for itching and unattractive pink spots? Especially this issue is relevant this year, after the world shook the news of the outbreak of Zik's Fever. 

In Los Angeles there is an invasion of insects

 Rainy and warm winter helped to solve the problems of drought in Southern California, but brought new trouble - insects literally overcame the state. 

Mosquito

Mosquito - an insect of small size, reaches a length of about 3 millimeters, refers to a family of long-witted Dipterous insects.

Why do mosquitoes not bite all? Genetics will find out with the help of dirty socks

 

Soon we will know the answer to a question that has long tormented many: why some people during the rest on the nature constantly wave off mosquitoes, while others do not cause any annoying mosquitoes any interest.

This month, British scientists began to conduct research to find out whether heredity is a key factor in attracting mosquitoes or whether it is due to other features of the body. About this world told the publication Scientific American.

What type of blood is "preferred" by mosquitoes?

Japanese experts are sure that insects consider "the most delicious" the first blood group, but many factors also influence their tastes.

For example, in the Gambia, it was investigated that these insects are ecstatic about the blood of pregnant women. As it turned out, the stomachs of expectant mothers are almost 1 degree warmer than other parts of the body. This leads to increased sweating, and this smell attracts mosquitoes.

Also, beer lovers can become victims of mosquitoes. The used foam bottle will absolutely attract an insect to you.

It is interesting that mosquitoes and the smell of dirty feet will not be ignored. This was pointed out by the Dutch scientist Bart Knoll. According to his observations, 75% of bite attempts were on the feet. But after Bart washed them with soap, mosquitoes lost their interest.

Equally important is the color of the clothes. According to American scientists, dark colors provoke insects more than light colors.