mosquito

Minnesota summers mean mosquitoes! Based on the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast, here’s what to expect for the 2025 mosquito season.

Often referred to as the unofficial Minnesota state bird, the Culex pipiens, or common house mosquito, is a nuisance during the summer. Minnesotans are all too familiar with their relentless buzzing and itchy aftermath.

"My daughter is four and she seems to be a magnet for all of the mosquitoes in my neighborhood. She is covered in bites! What do other moms use to help keep them away?" It was Help A Mom Out! day and thanks to this question, we found 4 new tips that we just had to share that helps keep mosquitoes away.

It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos.

Some people insist it works great.

I can't remember being swarmed like this by mosquitoes ever before.

Science shows there are colors that attract mosquitos, and there are other colors that mosquitoes ignore.

The disease is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

I can't remember being swarmed like this by mosquitoes ever before.

This time of year is also known as 'mosquito season' around these parts!

The clothing you wear can play a role in how attractive you are to mosquitoes.

To naturally repel mosquitoes, planting specific varieties of plants known for their mosquito-repellent properties can be an effective approach.