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Articles categorized as Mosquito Bites

Terry Graedon - June 3, 2026

How to Keep Mosquitoes from Biting You

Joe Graedon - July 7, 2025

Beware Skeeter Syndrome: Mosquito Bites That Won’t Quit

Terry Graedon - June 21, 2026 - 32 comments

Will Vitamin B1 Scare Mosquitoes Away?

Some readers report that taking vitamin B1 (thiamine) can deter mosquito bites. Where mosquitoes carry disease, using a proven repellent would be wise.

Terry Graedon - June 29, 2025

Avoiding Mosquito Bites Naturally

Terry Graedon - May 4, 2023

Show 1340: Were the Old Wives Right?

Joe Graedon - September 6, 2021

Will Vitamin B1 Keep Mosquitoes from Biting You?

Terry Graedon - August 19, 2019

Will Aloe Vera Help Itchy Mosquito Bites?

Joe Graedon - June 25, 2018

Rediscovering How Hot Water for Itches Works for Hours

Terry Graedon - August 4, 2016

Can the Spread of Zika Virus in the US Be Halted?

The CDC has issued a travel warning for a neighborhood in Miami, Florida. The agency is trying to stop the spread of Zika virus into other areas.

Joe Graedon - July 22, 2002

The Fine Science Of Fighting Mosquitoes

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