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Do mosquitoes only eat blood?

Have you ever wondered what do mosquitoes eat besides our blood? You know, what else gives them nourishment and pleasure when they are not feasting on our exposed ankles, arms, legs, and even our faces?  Contrary to what you think may be true, mosquitoes don’t feed solely on our blood. In fact, only female mosquitoes feed on blood in order to reproduce. The mosquito diet varies depending on their life stage.

Do all mosquitoes bite humans?

Mosquitoes!  We go to war with these tiny blood suckers every warm season.  Are all those annoying mosquitoes only females, or do all mosquitoes bite humans? Male mosquitoes do not bite humans or animals. They feed on nectar alone.  If a male mosquito is close to you, it will simply be annoying. That said, male mosquitoes typically avoid contact with humans. They don’t need us after all.  If you are experiencing swarms of mosquitoes, they are likely all female.