While bug sprays and indoor retreats are common go-to solutions for avoiding mosquito bites, there are several lesser-known yet scientifically approved methods to ward off these annoying insects. Some of these strategies might just catch you by surprise.
Entomology expert Sammy Ramsey from the University of Colorado, Boulder, alongside Brian Byrd, a specialist in environmental health sciences at Western Carolina University, offer insights into these unconventional tactics, which have been compiled into an interactive quiz by Life Kit.
Test your knowledge and see if you can accurately guess the answers. Who knows, you might just avoid a few itchy bites!
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