A female mosquito seeking blood to nourish her eggs is primarily attracted to carbon dioxide. When humans exhale, carbon dioxide is released. After feeding on blood, the female mosquito needs […]
Female Mosquito Blood Feeding
Female mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide. Humans and other animals exhale carbon dioxide with every breath. After locating and landing on an attractive host, the mosquito probes the skin […]
HOW TO REPEL MOSQUITOES
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of certain products containing active ingredients which have been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for […]
Precautions when using insect repellents
The EPA recommends the following precautions when using insect repellents: Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or clothing (as directed on the product label.) Do not use repellents under clothing. […]
It’s more than just controlling mosquitoes
New  Mosquito Truck Mosquitoes are a real threat to public health. They spread life-threatening diseases, like West Nile virus, dengue, malaria, chikungunya and zika. These diseases are preventable. The More […]
Mosquito Flight
Mosquitoes fly to mate, find blood sources, escape predators, lay eggs, and to find resting places. The frequency of the mosquito wing beat ranges from 300-600 beats per […]