How to Deal With Infestations by Daniel Taylor

Author:Daniel Taylor
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2012-11-23T07:00:00+00:00

Mozzies

Mosquitoes go through three stages of life before reaching the fourth and final stage which we recognise as the mosquito. The first stage is the egg stage, followed by the larva stage and then the pupa stage. These are the steps taken in the development of a full grown mosquito. The first three stages all require a source of standing water to be able to survive. So if you're wondering if mosquitoes are breeding in your garden check for sources of standing water. These may not be as obvious as you expect so you may have to look a little bit closer if you suspect an infestation is developing. Empty plant plots, drain systems and gutters are all commonly overlooked sources of mosquito infestation. Any source of standing water no matter how small can be a potential breeding ground, so look carefully if you're having problems.

It's worth remembering that not all mosquitoes bite. In fact it's only the females that bite people as the protein is required in order for them to be able to produce eggs. Some species of mosquito avoid humans altogether preferring to feed on other mammals and birds. Also many people tend to assume that anything that bites is a mosquito. In truth there are many biting insects that will cause very similar skin reactions and itching.

Most mosquito species will be most active during the 2 hours after sunset so this is the time when you'll be most at risk. However some mosquito species will specifically seek out food during the daytime so it really does depend on the type of mosquito you're dealing with. Finally if you're dealing with a large number of mosquitoes the breeding ground must be close by. Mosquitoes will tend to fly no further than two miles from where they emerge so keep an eye out for pools of standing water within that radius.

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