Mosquitoes

Warm temperatures and rainy, damp conditions provide the perfect breeding environment for one of the most annoying - and recently more dangerous - pests around: mosquitoes. Not only are the itchy, irritating bites a big turnoff, but fears of the West Nile virus still factor into many people's decision to avoid places where mosquitoes are prevalent. According to the CDC, there were 1356 reported cases of West Nile in U.S. Request a free consultation on Orkin's mosquito treatment program today.

Latin Name:
Order Diptera

Appearance:
Distinctive from flies because of their long proboscis and scales on the back and veins of their wings.

Habit:
Found from the tropics to the arctic. Reliant on a water source.

Diet:
Adult female is the only stage that feeds on blood.

Reproduction:
Larvae and pupae live in water, preferably still waters.

Other:
Encephalitis spread by mosquitoes continues to be a problem in the United States.