"Debunking Mosquito Myths in South Carolina"

Eric Benson, an extension entomologist at Clemson University, discusses the prevalence of mosquitoes in South Carolina, noting that while there's no specific data indicating an increase this year, warm weather and rainfall support their numbers. The most common species in the area is the Asian Tiger Mosquito, which bites during the day and early morning/evening. Mosquitoes are attracted to certain blood types, body temperatures, odors, and darker colors like red and black.