Content updated: January 20, 2026

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As you spend more time outdoors, you may wonder why do mosquitoes bite? Well, to put it simply, they need blood in order to breed. Our blood, specifically the protein within, helps them make eggs.

So more bites mean more mosquitoes. So if you're getting bitten, give us a call

Mosquitoes bite humans for food so they can breed. However, you don’t need to be their next meal. Learn how to help prevent mosquito bites with Terminix.