Mosquitoe

The females of most species have piercing and sucking mouth parts and they must feed at least once upon mammalian blood before their eggs can develop properly. During the blood meals the females may either acquire or transmit various disease organisms. It is she who produces the characteristic whining sound by vibrating thin horny membranes on the thorax. The eggs are laid singly or glued together to form rafts, usually in stagnant water in ponds, pools, open containers, and other aquatic habitats. Mosquitoes have become adapted to extremes of climate and are found far north of the Arctic Circle, where they winter as larvae frozen in the ice. Mosquitoes are the vectors of several diseases and health experts are warning travellers to take precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes amid a worldwide increase in dengue fever.

Best Methods for Controlling your Pest

Worldwide, there have been many attempts to eradicate mosquitoes but they invariable failed. However, the more modest and realistic aim of mosquitoe control can reduce the incidence of bites.

Control measures:

follow the 'Habitat Modification' advice in the 'How to Prevent Entry' section
to clear mosquitoes quickly and effectively from a room, spray with a pyrethroid spray such as Protector C, or for a non-chemical control use Oa2ki Spray
prevent mosquitoes entering your home by fitting screens to doors and windows
use personal protection measures outlined in the 'How to prevent Entry' section

Use pesticides safely and always read and understand the label