Today’s Solutions: June 17, 2026

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to controlling mosquitoes. Despite what you may have heard, the food you eat won’t affect your chances of being bitten, and neither will buying a bunch of citronella candles. From what types of repellents actually work to why the bloodsuckers bite you in the first place, here’s the scoop on mosquitoes.

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