Researchers claim that individuals who produce larger quantities of CO2 like pregnant women or overweight people in general are interesting for mosquitoes too. Generally speaking, if you are involved in some physical activity you will generate more CO2. The bad news is that bites from mosquitoes are not only annoying and itchy, they can also transfer some diseases.

These insects can carry different viruses and diseases including:

• Dengue – which results in hemorrhagic fever
• Zika – related to birth defects
• Malaria – leads to vomiting, chills and fever
• West Nile – leads to joint pain, fever, rashes and vomiting
• Chikungunya – leads to rashes, joint pain and nausea
• Rift Valley Fever – leads to weakness, dizziness and eye problems
• La Crosse Encephalitis – leads to nausea and fever
• Snowshoe Hare Virus – leads to rashes, vomiting and dizziness
• Jamestown Canyon Virus – leads to symptoms similar to flu symptoms.

According to official statistics, there are almost 200 different mosquito species in the US alone and their number is certainly not dropping. This is the reason why we should learn how to be safe when they are around.