Have you got itchy scratchy skin? Does the distant hum of a mosquito send you into a panic?

For those who turn into dinner for the little critters, this time of the year can be a nightmare.

But why do they feast on us and is there anything we can do about them?

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, TCD Zoologist and host of the Critter Shed Podcast Collie Ennis joined Dermot and Dave to explain why they're not as much of a pest as you might think!

You can catch the chat by clicking play above