Mosquitoes

It’s hard to imagine that a tiny little speck of an egg could damage our health, but a mosquito egg certainly can. Mosquito eggs represent the first stage of a mosquito’s life cycle and are where all the magic starts in terms of that insect transforming into a full-blown blood-sucking machine. Mosquito eggs are unique … Read more

As you know, mosquitoes are ready to take a meal on humans, but there are also some animals or insects that eat mosquitoes. While most mosquito predators don’t eat enough mosquitoes to reduce the overall mosquito population, they will make a slight difference. So they are worth encouraging as a free, passive, eco-friendly mosquito deterrent. … Read more

Mosquitoes love humans, but do they also bite cats? It turns out that mosquitoes actually bite and feed on various animals, including cats. While mosquito bites may not be as common on cats as they are on people, it’s still important to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect your cat from … Read more

Mosquitoes breed in a variety of aquatic habitats with stagnant water. Some species use human-made containers associated with human habitats such as tires, bins, gutters, rain barrels, or birdbaths as breeding sites. Other floodwater species hatch in great numbers at the same time after heavy rain or flooding. Control strategies depend on species and the … Read more

There is no straightforward answer to this question. Most adult female mosquitoes, which are the mosquitoes that bite, can live for about two weeks to a month. However, this can vary greatly, as you will see below. What is the Lifespan of an Individual Mosquito? An adult mosquito can live from just a few days … Read more

Mosquitoes are a common and persistent pest that many people despise. One of the fascinating facts about mosquitoes is how their diet can affect biting habits and reproduction. These insects feed on plant nectar, and the female mosquito supplements her diet with blood meals which allow her to produce eggs. This article will discuss the … Read more

Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying creatures on Earth. They come out at dusk and can ruin an evening outside in a matter of minutes. Mosquito bites itch, swell up, and may even become infected if they aren’t handled properly. You can even get mosquito bites while sitting inside your home with all doors … Read more

Mosquitoes are vectors of many diseases, and to prevent these diseases, there is often not much of an alternative to chemical treatments for mosquito eradication. But this can be detrimental to the environment and cause resistance in the mosquitoes. So alternative ways of reducing mosquito populations are needed. Bug zappers that use fluorescent tubes to … Read more

As the weather gets warmer, you will soon be seeing those annoying mosquitoes. As you notice more of these insects with their itchy bites and their infuriating buzzing, you may wonder where they are coming from. In this post, you will discover that they live in different environments at different periods in their life cycle. … Read more

A female mosquito in need of a blood meal to provide protein for her eggs will search for a host. This will be a human or an animal. As they often bite at night, how do they find their hosts? Do they have a good night view, or do they have other senses they use … Read more