Avoid These Colors To Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer

South Dakota mosquito season is upon us! These annoying bugs love to bite people in South Dakota. But if you want to escape these skeeters, change your clothes!

I know soon these irritating insects will be all around the Sioux Empire, and I think I found a helpful tip that might help us all avoid the welt of a mosquito bite this summer. It sounds so silly and simple.

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There is a new study from the University of Washington that identifies colors that attract mosquitoes and others that turn them off. The study explains, "The mosquito’s sense of smell influences how it responds to visual cues/colors. However, this color preference only occurs in the presence of carbon dioxide (CO2), which we exhale when we breathe." Mosquitoes also attract people based on breath, sweat, and body temperature.

So, what are the four colors you should avoid wearing around menacing South Dakota mosquitoes?

Red

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Orange

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Cyan

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Black

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If your closet is like mine, you own many black tops. But there is some good news! There are also four colors YOU SHOULD WEAR that are safe from these blood-sucking insects.

Green

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Purple

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Blue

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White

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I already got my first big mosquito bite of the season. The color I was wearing? Black...lesson learned.

No matter what color you're wearing, carry bug spray on you this South Dakota summer! The bites aren't worth it.

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The deadliest animal in the U.S. isn’t the alligator or bear or even the mighty shark. In fact, the answer may surprise you.

It may also surprise you how many of these creatures can be found in South Dakota.

Here's the top 10:

17 Animals You Can Hunt All Year in South Dakota

South Dakota loves to hunt. It's not only one of the state's most popular pastimes, but it's also big business. Especially South Dakota's famous Pheasant season.

There are seasons for hunting deer, antelope, turkey, and even bison. Plenty of opportunities to get that freezer in the garage stocked up.

The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department is the place to go for info about hunting licenses and specific rules and regulations for hunting in South Dakota.

GET: South Dakota Hunting and Trapping Handbook

Hunting most game in South Dakota is restricted to specific hunting seasons. Like deer and pheasant seasons in the fall.

But there are also animals you can hunt year-round in South Dakota.

There are still some rules to follow, like where exactly you can hunt. South Dakota has millions of acres of public and private land to hunt on. And you'll still need a hunting license.

So, always check with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department for the latest information and regulations.

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