Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance while spending time outdoors, but they can also cause itchy welts on the skin. The mosquito is attracted to a person’s (or animals) body heat, movement, sweat, and exhaled carbon dioxide. They also are attracted to dark colors such as black, brown, or dark blue clothing. When mosquitoes find these traits appealing, they latch on to a mammal’s skin and start to suck their blood. A red, irritating bump is one one effect, but it is important to know that mosquitoes can carry a multitude of serious diseases as well, such as West Nile virus, Malaria, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, and recently Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Typically, these resemble flu-like symptoms that could require hospitalization, coma, or even death.