Where Does Mosquitoes Come From?
WouterThroughout the course of human history, mosquitoes have plagued animals and humans. There are over 3,500 kinds of mosquitoes found worldwide. They are known to be vectors of disease. The most important example of human specialization is the Aedes aegypti, which is one of the main world-wide vectors of yellow fever.
Mosquitoes breed in areas of standing water. These are often found in stagnant or flooded areas, such as ditches, man-made canals, and ponds. Aedes mosquitoes are active during the night, while Culex mosquitoes are active during the day.
During the winter, female mosquitoes hibernate. They emerge from dark, enclosed places and begin to lay eggs. Once hatched, the mosquitoes multiply quickly. When the temperatures rise, they begin to feed.
Mosquitoes also live in containers, such as flower pots, buckets, plant saucers, and children’s toys. Some of them may even be attracted to strong smelling deodorants, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Some species of mosquitoes also live in old tires. Trash piles can also harbor Zika mosquito larvae.
The best way to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your yard is to keep the water in your yard clean. Mosquitoes love dirty, stagnant water. Don’t leave open bottles of water sitting in your yard. You can also keep your yard debris clean and free of rotten wood. This will help improve the look of your lawn.
If you are not comfortable with mosquitoes in your yard, you can hire a professional mosquito management service. These services have specialized equipment to control mosquito populations.
