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A list of items addressed on this page.
• Definition of a Mosquito
• Mosquito Borne Diseases:
• What did everyone call the
Mosquito?
• Correct plural form for
Mosquito:
• Types of Mosquitoes that Tested Positive for West
Nile:
• Mosquito Life Cycle:
• How many species of mosquitoes are there?
• Why do mosquitoes bite humans?
• How do mosquitoes spread disease?
• What type of diseases can mosquitoes carry?
• Do male and female mosquitoes both feed on humans?
• Where do mosquitoes breed?
• How long do mosquitoes live?
• Where do mosquitoes go during the winter?
• How can mosquitoes be controlled?
• Why are mosquitoes able to survive pesticide spraying?
• How can I protect myself from mosquito-borne diseases?
• Things you can do to reduce the Mosquito breeding grounds:
• Things you can do to protect yourself from Mosquito-Borne Diseases:
• Mosquito Repellent Use & Safety
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Definition
of a Mosquito
Any of a family of small, dipterous insects having in the female mouth
parts that puncture the skin of animals and suck their blood.
Mosquito Borne Diseases:
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- West Nile -
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- Yellow Fever -
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- Malaria -
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- Dengue Fever -
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- Rift Vally Fever -
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- Filariasis -
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- Encephalitis -
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- St. Louis encephalitis -
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- Western Equine encephalitis -
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- LaCrosse encephalitis -
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- Japanese encephalitis -
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- Eastern Equine encephalitis -
What did everyone
call the Mosquito?
(The use of the word "mosquito" is of North American
origin and dates back to 1583.)
Hispanic Americans refer to mosquito as - "Zancudos" (
means long-legged)
Spanish refer to mosquito as - " musketas" (means little
fly)
Europe refer to mosquito as - "gnats"
French refer to mosquito as - "Les moucherons" or
"Les cousins"
Germans refer to mosquito as - "Stechmucken" or "Schnacke"
Scandinavian Countries refer to mosquito as - "myg" and
"myyga"
Greeks refer to mosquito as - "konopus"
In 300 B.C., Aristotle referred to mosquitoes as "empis"
Modern writers refer to mosquito as - Culex
Correct plural form
for Mosquito:
In
Spanish - Mosquitos
In English -
Mosquitoes
Types of Mosquitoes that Tested
Positive for West Nile:
Aedes mosquito species
Aedes albopictus mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Aedes vexans mosquitoes
Aedes cinereus mosquitoes
Anopheles mosquito species
Anopheles barberi mosquitoes
Anopheles atropos mosquitoes
Anopheles crucians/bradleyi mosquitoes
Anopheles punctipennis mosquitoes
Anopheles quadrimaculatus mosquitoes
Anopheles walkeri mosquitoes
Coquillettidia mosquito species
Coquillettidia perturbans mosquitoes
Culiseta mosquito species
Culiseta inornata mosquitoes
Culiseta melanura mosquitoes
Culex mosquito species
Culex erraticus mosquitoes
Culex nigripalpus mosquitoes
Culex pipiens mosquitoes
Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes
Culex restuans mosquitoes
Culex salinarius mosquitoes
Culex tarsalis mosquitoes
Culex territans mosquitoes
Deinocerites mosquito species
Deinocerites cancer mosquito
Ochlerotatus mosquito species
Ochlerotatus atropalpus mosquito
Ochlerotatus atlanticus/tormentor mosquito
Ochlerotatus canadensis mosquito
Ochlerotatus cantator mosquito
Ochlerotatus dorsalis mosquito
Ochlerotatus fitchii mosquito
Ochlerotatus infirmatus mosquito
Ochlerotatus japonicus mosquito
Ochlerotatus provocans mosquito
Ochlerotatus sollicitans mosquito
Ochlerotatus sticticus mosquito
Ochlerotatus stimulans mosquito
Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus mosquito
Ochlerotatus triseriatus mosquito
Ochlerotatus trivittatus mosquito
Orthopodomyia mosquito species
Orthopodomyia signifera mosquito
Psorophora mosquito species
Psorophora ciliata mosquito
Psorophora columbiae mosquito
Psorophora ferox mosquito
Psorophora howardii mosquito
Uranotaenia mosquito species
Uranotaenia sapphirina mosquito
Mosquito
Life Cycle:
The Mosquito has
four seperate distinct stages of its' life cycle. They are the Egg, Larva,
Pupa, and Adult.
Eggs:
Many
mosquitoes lay their eggs on the surface of water. Mosquitoes usually lay
their eggs at night sticking their eggs together forming a raft of about
100 to 300 eggs. A female mosquito will lay eggs every third night during
its life span. Mosquito larvae emerge from the eggs within 48 hours.
Larva:
Mosquito
Larva live in the water from 4 to 14 days. Larvae have siphon tubes for
breathing and hang upside down from the water surface. Microorganisms and
organic matter are among some of the things that larvae feed on in the
water. The larve sheds its skin four times during growth. The fourth time
it becomes a pupa.
Pupa:
The
pupa live in the water for about 1-4 days. This is a non-feeding stage of
development, they move around and respond to changes in light. When this
stage is complete the skin of the pupa splits and the adult mosquito
emerges. At the end of this stage the adult mosquito splits the pupal case
and emerges to the surface of the water where it rests until its body
dries and hardens.
Adult:
Female
mosquitoes are the only ones that require a blood meal. Male mosquitoes do
not feed or bite. They feed on the nectar of flowers. The blood that
female gets from its host provides protein for the production of her eggs.
Mosquito
Facts:
How many species
of mosquitoes are there?
There
are currently over 3000 species worldwide.
Why do mosquitoes
bite humans?
Mosquitoes
feed on humans they do not "bite" humans. Female mosquitoes
obtain protein from the blood of humans and animals so they can produce
their eggs.
How do mosquitoes
spread disease?
Diseases
are usually picked up when the are picked up from an infected host that it
feeds on. These diseases are then passed on to other hosts that the
mosquito feeds on.
What type of
diseases can mosquitoes carry?
The
known diseases the mosquitoes can carry are malaria, yellow fever, dog
heartworm, and viral encephalitis.
Do male and female
mosquitoes both feed on humans?
Male
mosquitoes don't lay eggs so they do not require any protein. Only the
female mosquito requires a source of protein to produce her eggs.
Where do
mosquitoes breed?
Mosquitoes
need water to breed and most mosquitoes spend their larval and pupal
stages in water. Mosquitoes can always be found around water.
How long do
mosquitoes live?
An
adult mosquito can live 2-3 months and adults that hibernate can live as
long as 6-8 months.
Where do
mosquitoes go during the winter?
Mosquitoes
are cold-blooded creature and usually die in the fall, but have eggs that
hibernate as embryos.
How can mosquitoes
be controlled?
Mosquitoes
can be controlled by limiting the amount of standing water their is around
your home for mosquito breeding.
Why are mosquitoes
able to survive pesticide spraying?
Pesticides
are designed to kill adult mosquitoes within 5-30 minutes of contact. When
contact is made, insecticides are approximately 90% effective so some
mosquitoes do survive spraying. It is not designed to kill mosquito larvae
so non-adult mosquitoes will not be affected and new hatches of adults
will need to be addressed when it is time.
How can I protect
myself from mosquito-borne diseases?
The
best way is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. This can be done by using
the Mosquito Killing System to reduce the population of mosquitoes and
also by using personal protection while outdoors.
Things
you can do to reduce the Mosquito breeding grounds:
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Clean roof gutters on an annual basis.
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Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use.
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Change water in birdbaths and wading pools on a weekly basis.
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Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish.
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Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used.
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Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar
water-holding containers that have accumulated on your property.
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Make sure their is no standing water in used or discarded tires
that may have accumulated on your property.
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Drill holes in the bottom of containers that you leave outdoors
that could possibly hold water.
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Things
you can do to protect yourself from Mosquito-Borne Diseases:
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Use a mosquito net when you sleep outdoors to protect you and small
babies.
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Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when
outdoors for long periods of time.
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Use the mosquito killing system and also apply mosquito repellent,
according to the directions, when it is necessary to be outdoors.
Mosquito
Repellent Use & Safety
Why should I use
DEET insect repellent?
Insect
repellent helps reduce exposure to harmful mosquitoes which transfer West
Nile Virus, and allow people to continue with their normal day to day
activities.
When should I use
mosquito repellent?
You
should apply repellent when you are planning to go outdoors and be at risk
of getting bites from mosquitoes.
What time of day
should I wear mosquito repellent?
Mosquitoes
that carry West Nile have been known to bite at dusk and dawn. You should
apply repellent if you are outdoors at these times. Their are also
mosquitoes that bite during the day that have also been found to carry
West Nile. You should always apply repellents when you are outdoors.
How often should
DEET repellent be reapplied?
Some
DEET repellent have higher percentages of Chemicals in them then in
others, so it is best to follow the directions on the repellent product to
find out when to reapply the repellent. If you sweat or get wet then you
might need to apply the repellent more often. You should not need to
reapply repellents if you are not getting mosquito bites.
Should I wear DEET
repellent while I am indoors?
No
you should not need DEET repellent indoors. If you are getting bites
indoors check the screens around you home to make sure there are no holes
in them.
How does mosquito
DEET repellent work?
Repellent
contain chemicals that repel mosquitoes DEET is the most popular one of
the chemicals and it does not kill mosquitoes. DEET makes them unable to
locate us.
Which mosquito
repellent works the best?
The
repellent with DEET works the best. DEET repellent has been tested against
mosquito bites and has shown to be effective. The higher concentration of
DEET repellent the better it protects you from bites.
How does the
percentage of DEET in a product relate to the amount of protection it
gives?
A
higher percentage of DEET repellent should be used if you are planning to
be outdoors for several hours. A lower percentage of DEET repellent can be
used if you will be outdoors for a short period of time.
Why does CDC
recommend using DEET?
DEET
repellent has shown to be the most effective to prevent bites.
Is non-DEET
repellent effective?
Some
repellent that do not contain DEET have provided some protection against
mosquito bites, but repellent that contains DEET is by far the best you
can get.
I'm confused.
Which products contain "DEET"?
Most
repellent that contains DEET are labeled where you can see it in big
letters. Remember a higher percentage of DEET repellent the longer the
protection will last. A low percentage of DEET repellent the shorter the
protection will last.
Using DEET
Repellent Safely
How should
products containing DEET be used on children?
No
definitive studies exist in the on what what concentration of DEET
repellent is safe for children. No serious illness has been linked to the
use of DEET repellent in children.
Is DEET safe for
pregnant or nursing women?
Again
there are no reported studies or events of repellent containing DEET in
pregnant women.
Are there any
risks due to using repellent containing DEET?
Skin
reaction can be caused by the use of repellent containing DEET. You should
call the poison control center 1-800-222-1222 if a reaction occurs.
Fighting Mosquito
bites reduces your risk of getting a disease.
How to avoid
Mosquito Bites?
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Apply DEET insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites.
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Wear long sleeve clothing and pants to protect from mosquito bites.
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Drain standing water to avoid breeding mosquitoes to protect you
from mosquito bites.
Control
Mosquitoes!
The
Mosquito killing System is the only product of its kind with scientific
proof of reducing the mosquito population. The Mosquito Killing System was
developed with technical assistance from NASA.
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