Have you ever wondered what happens to those pesky mosquitoes that relentlessly buzzed around during the summer months? Do they simply disappear, or do they have some hidden winter survival strategies? Let’s dive into what actually happens to mosquitoes in the winter months and uncover the truth about their wintertime antics. Since mosquitoes are cold-blooded,… Continue reading What Happens to Mosquitoes in Winter?

Dealing with mosquitoes and ticks in your yard is a challenging and often frustrating task. Mosquitoes and ticks are more than just nuisances that cause itchy bites; they are vectors for many dangerous diseases. These tiny pests are culprits of spreading numerous mosquito and tick-borne diseases ranging from malaria and dengue fever to Lyme disease… Continue reading Understanding Mosquito and Tick-borne Diseases

West Nile virus (WNV) is a growing concern for residents in Ohio. This mosquito-borne illness has become a prominent public health issue in recent years, and Ohio is not immune to its risks. Ohio typically sees a seasonal pattern of WNV cases, with higher risk during the summer and early fall when mosquito activity is… Continue reading West Nile Virus in Ohio

During warmer months, mosquito activity intensifies, making outdoor activities more susceptible to their bothersome presence. There are many tips and tricks for repelling mosquitoes naturally, but do they really work? Many people rely on mosquito-repellent plants to keep their mosquito problem at bay, but this method only provides moderate and short-term relief from mosquitoes. Mosquito… Continue reading Do Mosquito-Repellent Plants Actually Work?

Mosquitoes, the tiny, buzzing, annoying companions of our summer adventures. Before you grab the bug spray, let’s dive into some interesting facts about these little pests. Here are some interesting facts about mosquitoes that you might not already know! Only Female Mosquitoes Bite Many people assume all these pesky insects bite, but it may surprise… Continue reading 8 Interesting Facts About Mosquitoes

Experts warn that they might be getting even worse. Mosquito activity depends on several factors, such as temperature, relative humidity, and precipitation. When these variables remain in the ideal range for mosquitos for an especially long time throughout the year—as they have in recent years—the mosquito season is prolonged, and local populations often explode. Longer… Continue reading Are Mosquitoes Getting Worse?

During a natural disaster like a hurricane or flood, mosquitoes are probably the last thing on people’s minds, and with good reason. But in the days and weeks following such a disaster, mosquito numbers often increase dramatically, which can have a negative effect on relief efforts. Fortunately, the mosquitoes that result from flooding usually don’t… Continue reading Extreme Weather and Mosquitoes

There are 80 different species of mosquitoes in Florida. The ideal conditions for mosquitoes are warm and humid. Florida is well known for its heat and humidity. Some parts of South Florida, mosquitoes can be active year round. Mosquitoes are dormant if the temperature drops below 50° Fahrenheit. North Florida might get a reprieve from… Continue reading Florida Mosquito Season

It’s been said again and again: life is short. But this statement is much more accurate if one is referring to the life of a mosquito, whose entire life—from egg to larva, to pupa, to adult—flies by in only 8-10 days, in the case of males. Life is short, indeed. Life Stages of Mosquitos Eggs… Continue reading Mosquito Lifecycle

A defining part of summer is finding oneself riddled with mosquito bites and reveling in the sense of victory that follows slapping one that’s been giving you the business. But when winter comes, mosquitos are curiously absent, only to come roaring back in late spring. Where do they go during the winter? As cold-blooded insects,… Continue reading Where Do Mosquitoes Go in the Winter?