Mosquitoes are thin-legged, long-mouthed insects that hover in the air as they attempt to find a place to land. You can tell Asian tiger mosquitoes from other mosquitoes by looking for their black and white coloration. They have white dots on their black bodies and white banding on their black legs. You may also notice that Asian tiger mosquitoes lift their back legs when they feed.
Asian mosquito tigers often show up in the following areas:
Water sources: Asian tiger mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. When they hatch and develop, they take to the air and linger in the area.
Shade: Mosquitoes dry out easily. Though Asian tiger mosquitoes are aggressive and far more active during the day than other mosquitoes, they still need to stay in areas that block the sun most of the time. They do this so they don’t get dehydrated.
Food sources: Mosquitoes feed on nectar and plant sap for general sustenance. Therefore, they hang out near flowers and plants. They also prefer vegetation because plants provide shade and are often humid locations.
Breeding food sources: When female mosquitoes are ready to reproduce, they hang out near outdoor recreational areas and backyards to find a blood meal.
Yes. Asian tiger mosquitoes are considered dangerous to humans, dogs, and cats. Here are a few diseases to check into:
Not all mosquitoes carry a virus, and not all viruses are present in the United States. We encourage you to research each and determine the dangers it represents to you and your family, especially if you travel outside the United States.
These mosquitoes are aggressive and are prone to biting multiple times. If you notice numerous mosquito bites clustered in a small patch, they are likely from Asian tiger mosquitoes. Their bites typically result in small, red, itchy bumps on the skin.
These mosquitoes reproduce quickly. A single female Asian tiger mosquito can lay up to 100 eggs at a time when conditions are favorable. A batch of eggs can develop into flying adult mosquitoes in 10 to 14 days. Adult mosquitoes begin mating soon after they take flight from the water. Populations usually explode during warm, wet weather.
If you’ve read up to this point, you may already know the answer to this common question. Mosquitoes are attracted to yards that offer ideal conditions, such as lots of water, shade, and food. Here are some examples of things Asian tiger mosquitoes are attracted to:
Keep in mind that mosquitoes can simply wander into your yard. They don’t need an attractant.
All mosquito species are most active at dawn and dusk, but Asian tiger mosquitoes are unique because they also actively bite during the day.
You can take several steps to reduce the number of mosquitoes on your property and deter mosquitoes from selecting your property. Here are some tips:
Eliminate standing water
Maintain your yard
Deterring reproduction and limiting mosquito food options can reduce mosquito activity. It is a simple formula. Is it perfect? No, but it can make a difference.
When you’re in your yard, there are ways to guard yourself to prevent mosquito bites. Here are some tips:
Applying repellent every time you go out into your yard is not preferable. Fortunately, there is another option: professional mosquito control.
When you sign up for got bugs? Termite & Pest Solutions’ seasonal mosquito control, we will inspect your property and identify mosquito breeding and resting sites. Then, we’ll perform a mosquito treatment that knocks down adult mosquitoes and disrupts mosquito development.
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