Catégorie: Questions & Answers

First off, let’s clarify - only females bite! Yes, this isn’t the only species in the animal kingdom giving females a ferocious rep. (spiders anyone!?!). Females suck blood to hydrate and gain energy from proteins in blood they need to produce eggs. Males on the other hand, live off flower nectar and plant sap.

Depending on where you live, it might seem that mosquito season lasts all year. In some states, that may be true. But no matter where you live, mosquitoes are a nuisance.

You might be wondering, why do mosquito bites itch? It all comes down to genetics! Your likelihood of getting bitten comes down to the level of carbon dioxide in your body and the way your skin smells.

Over 3000 types of mosquitoes exist worldwide, of which about 200 types of mosquitoes are found in the United States.

Your toughest mosquito questions, answered. Read below for science made simple by our very own Senior Biologist, Benjamin McMillan.

The start of fall for many brings a relief from the bothersome buzzing and bites. Maybe all you care about is that you don’t notice mosquitoes as much during the colder months—good riddance! But what actually happens to mosquitoes when it gets cold?

As summer transitions into fall, we have many things to look forward to, like more temperate weather to enjoy outdoor activities, beautiful foliage and less mosquitoes. So when can you expect some relief from those pesky mosquitoes in your area?

Although you may assume that mosquitos are pointless pests, they actually serve a significant role in our ecosystem…