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Mosquito Facts
- Name: Mosquito is Spanish for “little fly.”
- Species: More than 3,500 kinds are known worldwide. The United States has around 200, and Florida is home to dozens.
- Size: Most adults are roughly 1/8 to 1/4 inch long. A few, such as Florida’s gallinipper, are much larger.
- Appearance: A narrow body in three parts (head, thorax and abdomen), one pair of scaled wings, long thin legs and a needle-like mouthpart called a proboscis.
- Diet: Both sexes live on sugar from nectar and plant sap. Only females take blood, which they need to build their eggs.
- Lifespan: Adult males usually last about a week. Females often survive two to four weeks in warm weather, long enough to lay several batches of eggs.
- Breeding: Eggs go on or near still water. A clogged gutter, bromeliad cup or plant saucer can raise a new brood in about a week during a Florida summer.
- Activity: Many species come out in the evening and early morning. Container-breeding Aedes mosquitoes, including the Asian tiger mosquito, bite readily in daylight, especially in shade.
- Disease Transmission: Worldwide, no animal is tied to more human illness and death. Concerns in Florida include West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis and dengue, and mosquitoes also pass heartworm to dogs and cats.
- Ecological Role: Larvae are food for fish and aquatic insects, and adults feed dragonflies, bats, birds and frogs.
Why Mosquitoes Bite and Why They Matter
Florida’s heat and humidity make it ideal mosquito country, and the insects are busiest during the rainy season, roughly June through September. A common assumption is that every mosquito lives on blood. In reality, sugar from plants keeps both males and females flying from day to day. A female seeks out a person or animal only when she is ready to produce eggs, because blood supplies the protein those eggs need.
That one habit is what makes mosquitoes a health concern. As a female moves from one host to the next, she can pick up a virus or parasite and pass it along with a later bite. The same insects also have a place in local wildlife. Their larvae feed fish and other aquatic animals in ponds, ditches and marshes, and the adults are eaten by birds, bats, dragonflies and frogs.
Florida Bug Control helps homeowners cut down on bites around patios, pools and yards. We look for the water sources keeping mosquitoes close to your home and treat the shady spots where adults rest during the day.
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Protect Your Home Year-Round
All Seasons Protection from Florida Bug Control is a quarterly pest control plan with no long-term contract to sign. Your first visit is a full treatment inside and out to bring down the pests you are already seeing.
From there, a technician comes back once a quarter, so your home stays covered through every season, including Florida’s long, wet summer. The plan targets the everyday pests that turn up in Florida homes, such as ants, roaches and spiders. We work by Integrated Pest Management (IPM): inspect first, correct the conditions that draw pests in, and treat where it counts.
If pests return between scheduled visits, we come back and re-treat at no extra charge. Florida Bug Control is a family-owned company based in Madison, FL, and every plan starts with a free inspection.
Call 1-855-624-2847 to set up your first service.
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If pests come back between scheduled visits, we come back too, and the re-treatment costs nothing extra. Give us a call and we will schedule a return trip to handle it.
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The price may change after our inspection if the infestation is severe or the home’s size differs from what you told us.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mosquitoes
When is mosquito season in Florida?
In most of Florida, mosquitoes are active from spring through fall and peak during the summer rainy season. In South Florida and the Keys they can be active year-round.
How can I reduce mosquitoes around my home?
Empty standing water at least once a week: buckets, plant saucers, birdbaths, toys, clogged gutters and tarps. Some mosquitoes breed in as little as a bottle cap of water. Keep screens in good repair and trim dense shrubs where adults rest.
Can mosquitoes spread disease in Florida?
Yes. Mosquitoes in Florida can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and, occasionally, dengue. Reducing breeding sites and avoiding bites at dawn and dusk lowers the risk.
How does Florida Bug Control treat for mosquitoes?
We inspect your yard for breeding sites, treat the shady areas where adult mosquitoes rest, and help you eliminate standing water. Call 1-855-624-2847 to schedule a mosquito treatment.
