The Brief

As conditions outside continue to get warmer ahead of the summer months, swarms of mosquitoes are set on putting a damper on this season’s fun.

And, according to insect experts, certain factors can make a persona a prime target.

Are mosquitoes attracted to certain people?

According to experts, only female mosquitoes bite humans to get a "blood meal," deriving proteins from a person’s blood to produce their eggs.

Experts say that one mistake you don’t want to make, is thinking you only need protection if you’re going deep into the woods.

What they're saying:

If you're walking the dog two or three times a day, or just out in your yard gardening, you're as prone to mosquito bites and tick bites as you are if you're walking the Appalachian Trail," Eric Benson, an insect specia

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