How to get rid of mosquito bites: home remedies you can use to soothe the itch

There are approximately 200 different species of mosquitoes flying around the U.S., and we feel them now more than ever as the weather begins to warm. Nobody expects the cost of summer clothing to be uncomfortable red bumps.

While mosquito season ramps up, USA TODAY has got you covered with tips and tricks to make encounters with these pests a little more bearable. If you’re looking for tips about how to get rid of breeding mosquitoes in your yard, questions about mosquitoes as a species or questions about caring for bites, you’re in the right place.