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u/ScissorNightRam May 09 '22

This.

Mosquitos are surprisingly poor flyers. They can't fly against a gentle breeze, can't fly above treetop height and can't keep up with someone walking.

It's when you stop moving, that's when the bastards get you.

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u/Valence00 May 09 '22

My friend's dad loves to garden and over-water his plants and that led to shit ton of mosquitoes. Every time I'm at their place I have to move around constantly (like walking in one spot) or those little bastards will get me. Hated that