Taking the "OWW" Out of Mosquitoes

Have you ever felt like this?

(Reader's Digest explains 10 Weird Reasons You're Getting Bitten.)

The best ways to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases is through prevention! Learn more about the Most Common Illnesses You Get From Mosquito Bites with WebMD. Worried about Zika? Check out the Centers for Disease Control's Zika Virus Disease in the US (statistics by state).

- Get rid of standing water to limit mosquito breeding grounds. Moving water or chlorinated pools are less attractive to mosquitoes. Learn more about the Mosquito at Nat Geo.
- Stay inside when possible. If using windows screens, make sure they are in good condition. Despite common thought, mosquitoes can bite at any time of day.
- Use insect repellent when going outside. Light colored long-sleeve & loose pants offer extra protection. Check out NPR's What's the Best Way to Stop Mosquitoes From Biting? to find out what researchers use.

Unfortunately, even our best efforts may not be perfect... So, here's what you can do after the bite.
- Women's Health's 9 Genius Ways to Relieve Bug Bites
- Huffington Post's 14 Natural Ways to Ease the Itch