How to avoid mosquito bites: fact vs. fiction

Vitamin D? Bananas? Bracelets and stickers? People try a lot of things to keep mosquitoes at bay, but how many of them actually work? Science educator Ada McVean separates the facts from the fiction and reveals the best way to beat the bite.

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[Greenpoloboy]

I just wear a shirt that says "I married a Mosquito" and I don't get bitten. I think they actually respect me for it

[kyivstuff]

Golden Star Balm from Vietnam with all natural ingredients excellently repels mosquitoes. We use in Ukraine since the Soviet times.

[Djfr]

mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide that why the come to people and animals… so just don’t breathe 🙄
So simple

[aprylspage]

Nothing could be worst than mosquitos at north slope / prudhoe bay Alaska in summer! 1000s upon 1000s swarm

[peterharper]

QUESTION: How do the mosquitoes survive winter snow and freezing?

[Richxx]

I have used deet everytime i go outside and now i noticed that it has started to irritate my skin. Feels like my arms are on fire.

[mr.lietome]

Or if you take care of yourself properly you only take one to two showers a week because the body is not made to be stripped of its natural oils on a daily basis it is our way that we protect ourselves.

[PokemonButcher]

I still think that there should be more research studies on DEET. It is known that it is not safe for use on children, but why? There aren't many conclusive answers. Is it DEET's properties as an Acetylcholinesterase non-competitive inhibitor? Why is it categorized as a class D carcinogen? If they say it's proven to be safe, why are there so few instances of human experimentation?

[abuzz]

Picaridin 20 percent by Sawyer company works better than deet and safe for gear

[femzzz]

After getting new tech in Area 51 we'll be just fine

[Vroombout]

Plant lemon grass, citronella, and other plants on perimeter of your property, if you’ll be outside grab a few leaves and rub them on your clothes....before a hike or walk take organic garlic pills a few days before and take 2 every day before going out as well

[Acvsdfea]

Nervous not comfortable in front of camera. Maybe u got bitten and cant stand still?? Im sorry but i hate infogafix and cant watch your presenation. Youre unprepated nervous and talk too fast. Time constraints eh? So ill share with my wife coz our kid has red dots all over from bites just ine obe or two days. After bite doesnt seem to work bcoz they scartched till blister bled. Thanks for trying tho