mosquitoes
Itchy welt sources
Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed on blood, leaving itchy bites.
The females pierce skin with needle-like mouthparts to draw blood needed for egg production.
Mosquitoes breed in standing water and transmit diseases including malaria, dengue, and Zika: The mosquitoes were relentless at dusk.
They're drawn to body heat, carbon dioxide, and certain scents.
Low vibrating hum
- swarmMass of moving insects
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
proboscis · antenna · wings · Anopheles · bloodsuckers · gnats · midges · no-see-ums
Waterlogged forested wetlands
- marshesWaterlogged land with grasses
- pondsSmall freshwater bodies
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- tropicsWarm equatorial region
humidity · standing water · rice paddies · mangroves · wetlands · jungle · bayou · summer
Mosquito-borne parasitic infection
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- ZikaMosquito-spread viral infection
- West NileMosquito-transmitted viral infection
- yellow feverMosquito-spread tropical virus
encephalitis · parasites · transmission · vector · epidemic · outbreak · infection · fever
Irritating skin sensation
- weltsRaised skin from impact
- bumpsSmall raised areas
- scratchingRaking with nails
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
redness · histamine · allergic reaction · skin · irritation · antihistamine · calamine · hydrocortisone
Insect-repelling chemical compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
coils · nets · screens · zappers · traps · eucalyptus · permethrin · bracelets
Chemicals destroying harmful organisms
- sprayingDispersing liquid as mist
- DDTBanned chlorinated insecticide
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- eradicationTotal elimination of something
fumigation · draining · biological control · genetic modification · campaigns · municipal · abatement · public works
buzzing
Low vibrating hum
- swarmMass of moving insects
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
eggs · proboscis · antenna · wings · Anopheles · bloodsuckers · gnats · midges · no-see-ums · flying
swamps
Waterlogged forested wetlands
- marshesWaterlogged land with grasses
- pondsSmall freshwater bodies
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
tropics · humidity · standing water · rice paddies · mangroves · wetlands · jungle · bayou · summer · rainy season
malaria
Mosquito-borne parasitic infection
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- ZikaMosquito-spread viral infection
- West NileMosquito-transmitted viral infection
yellow fever · encephalitis · parasites · transmission · vector · epidemic · outbreak · infection · fever · public health
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- weltsRaised skin from impact
- bumpsSmall raised areas
- scratchingRaking with nails
swelling · redness · histamine · allergic reaction · skin · irritation · antihistamine · calamine · hydrocortisone · scratched
DEET
Insect-repelling chemical compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
lotion · coils · nets · screens · zappers · traps · eucalyptus · permethrin · bracelets · candles
pesticides
Chemicals destroying harmful organisms
- sprayingDispersing liquid as mist
- DDTBanned chlorinated insecticide
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
eradication · fumigation · draining · biological control · genetic modification · campaigns · municipal · abatement · public works · prevention
- campingtent, campfire, campsite, campground, sleeping bag
- insectsant, ants, bee, bees, butterfly
- summersummer, summertime, midsummer, summer solstice, solstice
- invertebratesinvertebrate, arthropod, arthropods, mollusk, crustacean
- Biting Pestsflea, fleas, bedbug, bedbugs, tick
- egg-layerschickens, hens, ducks, geese, turkeys
mosquitoesbees
Winged pollinators
butterflies · honeybees · pollinators · ladybugs · beneficial insects
mosquitoesbutterflies
Fluttering insects or nervousness
fireflies · ladybugs · honeybees · dragonflies · bumblebees
mosquitoesdragonflies
Large hovering predatory insects
hosts · bats · blood donors · swallows · humans
- mosquito biteInsect-caused itchy swelling
- mosquito repellentSubstance deterring biting insects
- mosquito-borne diseasesInfections transmitted through insect bites
- mosquito netMesh barrier against insects
- mosquito nettingMesh fabric blocking insects
- mosquito sprayInsect-repelling aerosol product