Take the Quiz: Surprising Ways to Outsmart Mosquitoes

Think bug spray is your only defense? Think again. Entomologists Dr. Sammy Ramsey and Dr. Brian Byrd teamed up with NPR’s Life Kit to share lesser-known, science-backed strategies to prevent mosquito bites.

The interactive quiz reveals surprising facts—like how your clothing color or personal scent might make you a mosquito magnet. Public health professionals can use this engaging tool to promote awareness of mosquito-borne illness prevention in a fun, accessible way. Try the quiz and share it in your outreach!