Auburn, Alabama Mosquito Control - Mosquito Control Tips

Insects with a slender body, long legs and scaled wings are mosquitoes. Plant nectar, along with the blood of mammals, is another source of food for mosquitoes.

• Mosquitoes are generally considered to be nocturnal or crepuscular, meaning that they only feed in the evenings or at dawn.
• To repel mosquitoes in the outdoors, mosquito repellent sprays are available.
• Mosquitoes are rarely bigger than ½ inch and weigh no more than2.5 milligrams.
• Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in any and all types of water.
• Mosquitoes are generally considered to be nocturnal or crepuscular, meaning that they only feed in the evenings or at dawn.

Humans can acquire disease from mosquitoes by their bite and injection of saliva. Hanging nets and placing screens on windows and doors are the best methods of protection against mosquitoes. Call a pest exterminator to eliminate mosquitoes in your home today.