EGGS - Female mosquitoes lay 50 to 300 tiny eggs on stagnant or extremely slow-moving water. Most eggs hatch into larvae within 48 hours while others might withstand subzero winters before hatching.
LARVA - The larvae poke a tube on the surface of the water to breathe air. They shed their own skin or molt four times and grow larger with every shed. They feed on microorganisms or organic matter found in the water.
PUPA - This is the resting stage where the pupae respond to light changes, turn upside or move to a shelter. At this stage, the pupa changes into an adult just like the metamorphosis happens when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.
ADULT -the new adult stays on the surface of the water to allow its body parts to harden. Its wings also become dry and strong before it can fly, feed on blood, and mate.
Do you wonder why it’s important to Dump & Drain standing water?
A female mosquito can lay eggs in as little as a teaspoon of water. The less standing water around your home and neighborhood means fewer mosquitoes to bite you!
Check out the different containers that collect standing water around the yard.
