MOSQUITOES

Laid one at a time or attached together to form “rafts” that can float

on the surface of the water. Most eggs hatch within 48 hours when

they are exposed to water.

EGGSTAGEONE

Lives in the water and comes to the surface to breathe. They shed their skins

four times, growing larger after each molt. Most have siphon tubes for breathing and hang upside down

from the water’s surface. The larvae feeds on microorganisms and organic

matter in the water.

LARVASTAGETWO

The development time for each stage of the mosquito life cycle depends

on temperature and species.

LIFE CYCLE of a

MOSQUITO

This is the resting, non-feeding stage of the mosquito life cycle during which the it changes into an adult. This process is similar to the metamorphosis seen in

butterflies. The process takes about two days in the summer. When development is complete, the pupal skin splits and the

adult mosquito emerges.

PUPASTAGETHREE

Adults rest on water surface to allow their wings to dry and body to

harden, before they can fly. Blood feeding and mating does not occur

for a couple of days after the adults emerge.

ADULTSTAGEFOUR

FACTS ABOUT MOSQUITO LIFECYCLE AND PREVENTIONBesides being annoying, mosquitoes can cause painful, itchy discomfort and even carry serious

diseases. Here’s some information to help keep these pests away from you and your home.

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MOSQUITO PREVENTION AROUND YOUR HOMEThe #1 tip for mosquito prevention: Remove all standing water

Since mosquitoes need water to multiply and survive, walk around your property and check for standing water.

Standing water can gather in many places. Empty any containers or other objects where water may have collected, including planter dishes, gutters, watering cans, pet dishes, bird baths, or children’s outdoor play equipment.

Keep mosquitoes from entering your home

Check that windows, doors and porches are tightly screened. Use weather stripping products to seal any gaps, especially under doors.

Have your landscape treated for mosquitoes

Mosquitoes prefer to rest in tall grasses and many landscape plants.

Spring-Green Lawn Care can treat your landscape for mosquitoes by applying a mosquito control application to your bushes, hedge rows, lower branches of trees, and even the trunks of trees.

Mosquito control applications can protect your lawn and landscape for up to one month.

Any information contained in this ad is for general information purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information contained herein. For more comprehensive information about mosquitoes and their diseases, contact the centers for disease control and prevention at www.cdc.gov.

MOSQUITO FACTSFACT: Depending on location, species and temperature, mosquitoes can live from one week to several months.

FACT: Mosquitoes only need about 1 inch of standing water to lay their eggs.

FACT: Mosquito larvae and pupae cannot survive without water. If a water source evaporates before they transform into adult mosquitoes, the young will often die.

FACT: Mosquitoes fly an estimated 1 to 1.5 miles per hour.

FACT: Female mosquitoes extract blood from humans and animals in order to lay their eggs – drinking up to three times their weight in blood.

FACT: Smelly feet are more attractive to mosquitoes - so keep those tooties clean.

FACT: Mosquitoes can bite through light-weight fabrics.

FACT: Depending on the species, mosquitoes can be active throughout the day.

FEMALE42-56 DAYSMALE10 DAYS

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1.5 MPH

4 MPH