The Mosquito Book: An Entertaining, Fact-Filled Look at the Dreaded Pesky BloodsuckersPaperback, 9 April 2014

Keep Mosquitoes Away!

Everyone's had a summer evening ruined by mosquitoes. Learn what really works to prevent that irritation. Fun and easy to read, this book by Brett Ortler contains everything you need to understand-- and avoid--mosquitoes.

A review of CDC-recommended repellents and products

A rundown of junk products, superstitions and other "repellents" that don't work

A simple introduction to the science of mosquitoes

A review of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and West Nile virus

Amazing mosquito-related facts: Did you know that the U.S. military issued mosquito-related propaganda during World War II? One of the artists they hired was none other than Dr. Seuss.