One Minnesota City Is Among the Worst for Mosquitoes

Summer is almost here and you know what that means, the unofficial state bird of Minnesota is back and ready to feast on all of us who just crawled out of winter hibernation.

We joke about mosquitoes being the state bird, but believe it or not, other parts of the country are dealing with even worse swarms of these relentless little bloodsuckers.

I don't know what it is about me, but mosquitos just LOVE me. No matter how much bug spray I use, I’m always the one getting eaten alive. I'll go out with shorts and look like I have chicken pox on my legs. Meanwhile, everyone else is untouched. Is it my blood type? My sparkling personality? Who knows.

I recently came across something interesting: mosquitoes actually prefer certain colors. So if you're trying to fly under their radar this summer, your outfit might be part of the problem.

Colors to Avoid Wearing in Minnesota Unless You Love Mosquitoes

A study by the University of Washington found that mosquitoes seem to be attracted to certain colors while ignoring others. The findings may make you rethink your summer wardrobe!

Here's a look at the colors these little bloodsuckers love and hate.

Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart

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One Minnesota City Among The Most Mosquito-Infested Spots:

Now back to the big picture - Orkin just dropped their 2025 list of the Top 50 Mosquito Cities, based on the number of new residential mosquito treatments between April 2024 and March 2025.

Places like Detroit, Cleveland, and even Denver are climbing fast. California remains one of the most mosquito-infested states, with five cities in the top 50 including L.A., which took the number one spot for the fourth year in a row.

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So which Minnesota city made the list? Coming in at 18 - Minneapolis. Yep, our biggest city made the top 20, but hey, it could be worse. At least we’re not L.A.

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8 Plants You Should Try In Your Yard To Help Repel Mosquitoes

As soon as the temperatures start to warm up in Minnesota, mosquitoes love to make friends with everyone in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. To help keep the mosquitoes away at your house, try putting some of these plants in your flower beds and pots this year. They've been proven to help keep mosquitoes away!

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