How Mosquitoes Work

It's summer time. You're out in your backyard enjoying the sun and grilling your dinner. Ouch! You look down at your arm and see a painful, swelling mosquito bite. Moments later, you feel another one bite you. What are these pesky insects? Why do they bite? Do they carry diseases? What can you do to protect yourself?

­In this article, we'll take a close-up look at mosquitoes -- how they breed,… » Full Story on HowStuffWorks