Do Mosquitoes Go Away in Winter?
WouterDespite the cold temperatures, mosquitoes are not completely gone from your yard. Some species can survive the winter months and even hibernate. Depending on the mosquito species, some females may die in the cold. You may still be bitten, but you won’t be as affected as you are in summer.
During the winter, female mosquitoes enter a dormant state called diapause. They delay development for months until the weather warms up. Some mosquitoes even dehydrate to avoid freezing.
The female mosquito lays up to 300 eggs at a time. She may burrow in the ground or into a hole in a log. She then waits for the weather to warm up so that she can begin laying the next batch of eggs.
The mosquito season officially ends when the temperature drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The female mosquito then lays her final batch of eggs. When the weather warms up, the eggs will hatch.
Most mosquitoes live for at least 42 to 56 days during their adult life. During this time, they are less active on warm days and more active on cooler evenings. They are prone to carrying diseases like Zika. They also can carry itchy welts, which are more common in the Fall.
Many people think that mosquitoes are completely gone during the winter months. They believe that the cold weather is killing them. However, this is not true. They may be weakened by the cold, but they can still survive.
