Background Information of a Mosquito

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a mosquito free yard? Well look no further than Mosquito Squad of Holland/ Grand Rapids! We have everything you need to take back your yard for an enjoyable summer outdoors. But first, let's take a look at a few things you, as a homeowner, ought to know.

Did you know there are distinct differences to the male and female mosquito?

In terms of physical appearance, the mosquito’s proboscis, a long, needle-like antenna that extends from the area of its mouth, is the best indication of the insect’s gender. Male mosquitoes have a feather-like proboscis, while the proboscis of the female mosquito is relatively smooth, not bushy. Normally, the lifespan of the female mosquito is much longer than that of the male mosquito. In their natural environment, female mosquitoes can live as long as 1 to 2 weeks. On the other hand, male mosquitoes usually live for approximately 1 week. Male mosquitoes survive by feeding on flower nectar and sweet juices. Female mosquitoes not only feed on various sugars for energy, but also require the nutrition of blood for the development of their eggs.

And what about their living conditions; are you familiar with where they tend to breed?

All mosquitoes must have water to complete their lifecycle. Stagnant water left from monsoon rains can increase mosquito activity. Rain and irrigation water can produce hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes if larva are allowed to stand as little as three days. Dark, moist areas are the dream home for mosquitos to lay their eggs.

Not only can they leave small itchy bumps on your skin, but did you know how many diseases/problems can be caused?

Mosquitoes can be an annoying, serious problem in man’s domain. They interfere with work and spoil hours of leisure time. Their attacks on farm animals can cause loss of weight and decreased milk production. Some mosquitoes are capable of transmitting diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, lyme disease, dengue, filariasis and encephalitis [St. Louis encephalitis (SLE), Western Equine encephalitis (WEE), LaCrosse encephalitis (LAC), Japanese encephalitis (JE), Eastern Equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) to humans and animals as well as heart worm with your animals.

Let us help you take back your yard, mosquito free! Rid yourself and your family from pesky mosquito bites and lower the chance of these serious diseases from getting to your family! Find Mosquito Squad of West Michigan and make us a priority to spray YOUR yard this year!