5 Moves Mosquito Experts Make to Keep From Getting Eaten Alive

Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying. They’re the deadliest animal on Earth.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says they kill more people than any other creature in the world, mostly through the diseases they pass along, like malaria, dengue, West Nile, and Zika.

Even if you live somewhere those nightmares are rare, you’ve still got the itch, the welts, and — for some unlucky folks — full-blown allergic reactions to deal with.

Continue reading to learn more about preventing mosquito bites, written by Stacy Johnson.