Why do mosquitoes bite?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Education For Kids, Kids & Family

4.5 • 14.8K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we're tackling all the mosquito questions that have been bugging our listeners. Why do they bite? Why do the bites itch? Is scratching them a good idea? Why do some people seem to be more delicious to mosquitoes? How can we keep them away from us? And are mosquitoes good for the world? The Hoax Hunters also make another hoax-tastic appearance. *Note: if you had a problem with jumbled voices talking over each other, that has been fixed. Just re-download the file or refresh the feed. Appologies - I was trying to shoo away a mosquito. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass for ad-free episodes, hangouts, discounts and more! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠head to our events page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Fall 2026 show announcement coming soon!

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0:00.0	Lemonada.
0:07.0	Brains-on Universe.
0:11.0	You're listening to Brains On,
0:13.0	where we're serious about being curious.
0:18.0	Okay, Ion, we're going to get started with the taping in just a sec.
0:22.1	Okay. Awesome.
0:23.8	Where do I sit?
0:26.0	Shh.
0:26.9	Do you hear that?
0:28.6	Hear what?
0:30.1	There it is.
0:32.2	I don't hear anything.
0:34.9	Oh, wait. I hear it now.
0:37.7	It's weird. Like one second it's there and then it's not. Okay, we got I hear it now. It's weird.
0:38.2	Like, one second it's there and then it's not.
0:40.6	Okay, we got to figure this out before we start taping.
0:42.7	Manika.
0:44.5	Yeah, Molly?
0:45.7	Do you hear that noise?
0:47.8	Uh, no.
0:49.3	It sounds a little bit like this.
0:52.5	Buzz... Actually, I think it's like a little higher pitch like this. Buzz.
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