Mosquitoes are best known because of the blood-sucking habits of the females. The females require blood in order to develop eggs. Males do not feed on blood, but live solely on nectar from flowers or moisture from other sources. Mosquitoes are attracted to large dark objects, so wear light colored clothing. Wear long sleeves, long pants and avoid wearing perfumes.
Mosquitoes are more likely to attack active individuals and tend to bite at dusk.
Watch out during those late night volleyball games. Read and follow label directions. DEET is best applied to clothing, but it can harm plastics. Concentrations of DEET vary in products. Products of 20 to 40 percent DEET were nearly as good and protected for up to four hours.