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Why do mosquitoes bite? Scratching that itch

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In this episode, we're tackling all the mosquito questions that have been bugging our listeners. Why do they bite? Why do the bites itch? Is scratching them a good idea? Why do some people seem to be more delicious to mosquitoes? How can we keep them away from us? And are mosquitoes good for the world?

© Lemonada Media Length 29 min 13 July 2021 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

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© Lemonada Media Length 29 min 13 July 2021 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

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This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

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In this episode, we're tackling all the mosquito questions that have been bugging our listeners. Why do they bite? Why do the bites itch? Is scratching them a good idea? Why do some people seem to be more delicious to mosquitoes? How can we keep them away from us? And are mosquitoes good for the world? The Hoax Hunters make an appearance plus the Moment of Um answers the question, "What is a solar flare?"

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© Lemonada Media | 29 min

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