Itchy bites and high pitched buzzing are not these blood sucking insects only number one thing. They are also the world’s number one killer. While seemingly harmless, they can carry various harmful diseases such as dengue, malaria, Zika virus and more.

They can usually be found close to still waters, where their larvae would feed and develop. Mosquitoes are nocturnal insects that feed at dawn or dusk. They are attracted to heat, odour and lactic acid, so they tend to bite people who have just exercised due to higher body temperature and lactic acid in the body.