The World's Deadliest Creature Lives In New Jersey

It doesn't take long before being swarmed by the deadliest animal in the world and it can happen right here in New Jersey.

For some, it takes being outside for just seconds, and for others sometimes a little longer, but eventually you'll feel the pain.

Whether you're in your backyard, going for a walk, or just sitting on your front porch there are times you simply can't swat fast enough to get these little bloodsuckers away from you!

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Bust out the spray, zappers, bracelets, candles, and any other repellents that work for you because mosquitoes are taking over the state and unfortunately for many of us our very own backyard.

It's often a battle trying to get rid of them and it never fails, one always breaks free for that first bite of the summer.

The World's Deadliest Creature Lives In New Jersey

According to the CDC, the mosquito is the world's deadliest animal with the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States being West Nile Virus.

You can protect yourself from mosquito bites by using insect repellents, wearing long sleeves, and removing standing water from your property.

Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.

When heading out, the CDC recommends using EPA-registered insect repellents.

Mosquitos are annoying leaving you with a huge, itchy bump that takes days to go away and yes, most mosquitos in the United States are just a nuisance, but mosquito bites are never fun.

My daughter is usually way more prone to getting bit by mosquitos than anyone else in my family, but I will say the mosquito-repellent bracelets do seem to help.

The CDC encourages you to take steps to reduce the amount of mosquitoes in and around your home.