These pesky bugs make us itch and can make us sick. Let's learn some facts about them.
MOSQUITOES
Type of fly
Long, thin legs
3-9mm
Pick the correct answer
Are you allergic to mosquito bites?
Pick the correct answer
Which of the following is not a mosquito-borne illness?
Pick the correct answer
The Zika virus was first discovered in the Zika forest in Africa. Since then, it’s surfaced in several other regions of the world. Aside from mosquito bites in regions where the virus is present, how is Zika spread?
Pick the correct answer
Which of the following is true about the Zika virus?
Pick the correct answer
You can prevent mosquitoes from breeding outside your home by removing which of the following from your yard?
Pick the correct answer
How else can you protect yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses?
Pick the correct answer
To protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases, how often should you apply insect repellant?
Pick the correct answer
Which of the following is the most common mosquito-borne disease:
DENGUE FEVER
Cause of serious illness/death
Asian & Latin American Countries
No specific treatment
Mostly in urban & semi-urban areas
100-400m infections per year
FULL MOON
A full moon increased mosquito activity 500% in one study
DARK CLOTHING
Dark clothing has been shown to attract some species of mosquitoes more than lighter colored clothing.
BIGGER PEOPLE
Bigger people are often more attractive to mosquitoes because they are larger targets and they produce more mosquito attractants, namely CO2 and lactic acid.
FEMALE MOSQUITOES BITE
Your blood contains the protein that mosquito eggs require for development.
Type your answer
What is the worst place you have been for mosquitoes?
BITE TREATMENT
Pierces the skin to suck up blood
Injects saliva (spit) into your skin
Your body reacts with a bump and itching
BITE TREATMENT
Pierces the skin to suck up blood
Injects saliva (spit) into your skin
Your body reacts with a bump and itching
BITE TREATMENT PT 2
Wash with soap & water
Apply ice for 10 minutes to reduce swelling & itching
Apply baking soda & water
Anti-itch or antihistamine cream
BITE TREATMENT PT 2
Wash with soap & water
Apply ice for 10 minutes to reduce swelling & itching
Apply baking soda & water
Anti-itch or antihistamine cream
WHAT TO DO?
Get rid of standing water
Keep mosquitoes outside
Use repellent
Wear light clothing
Stay indoors at dusk & dawn
Drinking beer makes people more appealing
Try a natural repellent
For the best experience, download the Chatterbug Streams mobile app!
Full Video Duration:
26 minutes
Aired:
about 2 years ago
Download our free Mobile App to Unlock
For full functionality, including answering quizzes,
participating in group chat, tracking your progress and
access to thousands of other videos, download the free Chatterbug mobile app.