Monday, June 10, 2013

Watch out for mutants - Gallinipper mosquitoes

After the tropical 'debby storm' passed through Florida area, gallinipper mosquitoes, which are 20 times larger than regular mosquitoes, are raging. The state government and University of Florida is warning residents to be careful.



Gallinipper mosquitoes are not only big, but also known for its aggressiveness. Of course, they suck more blood than the regular mosquitoes, and obviously their bites are more painful. The only good thing known about this kind is that they don't spread "bad" germs.

Phil Kaufman, Entomology and Nematology professor at UF, recommends to use bug spray or to wear clothing that covers the body more, whereas some say just to move to one of the other 49 states.

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