Although mosquitoes are some of the most common pests that pop up in local lawns, there are a lot of myths surrounding their activity and how to get rid of them. Effective mosquito control in Highland Park is essential for actually enjoying your time outdoors instead of constantly swatting these pests away, which is why it’s important to have accurate information on them. Below, we’ll debunk a few common mosquito myths to help you separate mosquito fact from fiction.
There’s a nearly endless list of mosquito myths out there. Here’s a closer look at some of the most common:
1. Both male and female mosquitoes bite humans.
A common misconception about mosquitoes is that all of them bite humans. However, not all species of mosquitoes feed on humans. And of those species, only the females bite humans, as the goal in feeding on humans is to get protein to aid in the process of laying eggs.
2. Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types.
You’ve likely heard that mosquitoes prefer certain blood types over other blood types in terms of flavor or sweetness. However, since mosquitoes only feed on our blood to get protein for their eggs, they show no preference towards one blood type over another.
3. All mosquitoes carry disease.
Another common mosquito myth is that all of them carry mosquito-borne diseases out there, like Zika and West Nile. However, among all the female mosquitoes of the species that bite humans, only a fraction actually carry disease. These mosquitoes are capable of carrying and transmitting diseases, but they have to come in contact with them first.
4. Mosquitoes bite people regardless of their size.
Although mosquitoes show no preference for blood type, they do show some preference to bite larger people. However, this is likely because larger humans give off higher levels of carbon dioxide and body heat, attracting more mosquitoes to them in the first place.
To effectively fight mosquitoes, it takes more than knowledge. At Mosquito Hunters™, we utilize comprehensive treatment programs to reduce mosquito activity by up to 95% and put a barrier in place that prevents these pests from coming back.
We offer top-notch mosquito control to our neighbors in these areas:
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