About Mosquitoes
The mosquito is a common flying insect found around the world. Although there are about 2,700 species of mosquitoes, the Anopheles Mosquito is the primary type of mosquito we deal with in the Memphis area.

A few good things to know about Mosquitoes that will help you:

• Mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn
• Only the Female mosquito “bites” and sucks our blood
• Male mosquitoes do not “bite”...they feed on plant nectars
• Mosquitoes will fly up to 14 miles for a blood meal
• Mosquitoes breed in stagnant, standing water sources such as storm drains, old tires, children's wading pools and birdbaths
• Mosquitoes can develop from egg to adult in 10 to 14 days
• Female mosquitoes can lay a “raft” of 50-300 eggs on the surface of a pond or standing water and hatch within 2–3 days. The female requires a blood meal for every batch of eggs she lays
• When a female mosquito “bites”, she applies a small amount of saliva before drawing blood. The saliva makes penetration of the skin easier and prevents the blood from clotting
• The welts that appear after the mosquito “bites” is not a reaction to the wound but an allergic reaction to the saliva injected to prevent clotting
• Female mosquitoes use the CO2 we exhale as their primary cue to our location
• Mosquitoes are relatively fragile insects with an adult life span that lasts about 2 weeks
• Mosquitoes are the most formidable transmitters of disease in the animal kingdom are known to spread diseases such as West Nile Virus & malaria
• The Culex Mosquito carries the West Nile Virus and lives and “feeds” high up (above 6 to 8 feet) in trees where the birds are found. This mosquito does not come “down” to feed and as a result we find birds in every corner of Shelby County infected but conversely we have relatively few human cases of West Nile compared to the distribution of the Culex Mosquito
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• Mosquito Reduction and Management
• Dispose of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles, plastic sheeting, or any water holding containers.
• Clean debris from rain gutters to allow proper drainage to prevent standing water.
• Fill in or drain low places (puddles, ruts) in the yard.
• Keep drains, ditches, and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water can flow properly.
• Cover trash containers to keep out rainwater.
• Check around outdoor faucets and air conditioner units and repair leaks or puddles.
• Empty plastic wading pools at least once per week and store indoors when not in use.
• Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for while away from the home.
• Fill in tree holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete.
• Change the water in birdbaths, plant pots or drip trays at least once per week.
• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house where adult mosquitoes may rest.
• Irrigate lawns and gardens carefully to prevent water from standing.
• Eliminate seepage from cisterns, cesspools, and septic tanks.
• Stock ornamental pools with top feeding predacious minnows.
• Check windows and door screens on the home. Be sure they are in good condition to seal out mosquitoes.
• Wear light colored clothing, plus long sleeve shirts and long pants for extra protection.
• Use repellents on skin and clothing.
• Stay indoors during dawn, dusk and early evening when mosquitoes are most active.
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