There are more than 200 species of mosquitoes in the United States, but only a handful are known to be dangerous to humans because of the diseases they carry.

When the conditions are right, swarms of these bloodsuckers can fill the air, ruining picnics, ball games, and campsites. But now, the concern for mosquito-borne disease threats is rising. While a mosquito bite may have long been merely an itchy inconvenience, getting bitten today could be much more serious.

The good news is mosquitoes aren’t indestructible monsters; a well-aimed finger flick can end one forever. Most live just a few weeks and rarely venture more than a few miles from where they’re born. They aren’t fans of the cold — most mosquitoes stop biting when temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezing temperatu

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