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How Do Mosquitoes Over Winter in Topsfield MA 01983

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How Do Mosquitoes Over Winter ?

It depends upon their Sub Family as to how they will overwinter.

Culex, Anopheles and Uranotaenia overwinter as adults.

While Culiseta, Wyeomyia, Orthopodomyia and Mansonia,overwinter as larvae.

Aedes overwinter as eggs.

No Mosquitoes overwinter as pupae.

This information is important to know when and how to treat for mosquitoes in your yard. Some of these sub families only lay eggs once a year while others can be non-stop till the first killing frost. Some will live only a month while others can live up to several months as adults. Each Sub family is responsible for certain Viruses it passes onto humans and dogs. Such as Triple E, Maleria, Dengue, Yellow Fever, West Nile Virus and Heart Worm. Not all mosquitoes will feed on humans. As you can see there is much to know about their biology so that a detailed and effective program can be tailored to your specific needs.

Almost all Mosquitoes are a nuisance bothering us while we are trying to enjoy the outdoors. This is why you need to hire an educated and licensed professional to treat your yard against these pests.

Jeffrey Emerson, the owner and founder of Mosquito Enemy, born and raised in Haverhill Mass. He is highly trained in controlling and eliminating ticks and mosquitoes in the New England climate. He is of the tenth generation in his family with an agricultural background, who comes with a wide range of knowledge and training on the subject. In 1986, Jeffrey become licensed in pest control and prior to that he studied Horticulture. Since then he has maintained a Massachusetts and North Carolina license while also keeping up with all the most recent practices. When you call Mosquito Enemy to rid your home or business of pests, you are truly calling a seasoned and licensed expert on the subject. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and we always maintain the highest industry standards in our work.