Stealing blood is a dangerous game, especially for mosquitoes. If you have ever been bitten by a mosquito and slapped them hard enough that you left a handprint on your arm you already know this to be true. To add to your knowledge about mosquitoes, we have for you today some interesting facts, prevention tips, and dangers to look out for. Are you ready to become an expert on mosquitoes? Let’s get right into things.
Some Facts About Mosquitoes
You already know a bit about mosquitoes, like that they have needle noses and drink blood. To find out just how much more you know about these annoying pests, see how many of the following questions you can answer correctly.
Question: Do male mosquitoes bite?
Answer: No. Female mosquitoes are the only ones who bite and they use the blood they gather to feed their eggs.
Question: Are mosquitoes bad flyers?
Answer: Yes. Although mosquitoes can get around alright with their wings, it only takes a small breeze to prevent them from landing.
Question: How long can a mosquito live for?
Answer: Roughly 5 to 6 months, or until they are slapped out of existence.
Question: How fast can a mosquito beat its wings?
Answer: Up to 600 times a second. (No wonder they make such an annoying buzzing sound.)
How Dangerous Are Mosquitoes?
Would you believe us if we told you that mosquitoes were the most dangerous animal in the world? It’s true. Each year mosquitoes are responsible for over 1 million deaths worldwide, most of which occur in 3rd world countries. Although our health care system here in America greatly reduces our risk of fatality from mosquito-borne diseases, sickness is still spread by these small bloodsuckers every day. Just a few diseases mosquitoes can carry and transmit here in America include West Nile virus, encephalitis, chikungunya, Zika virus, dengue fever, and malaria. Despite all of these dangers, one symptom will always be the same with all mosquito bites, and that is itchiness. To avoid infection around bites, do your best not to scratch.
How To Reduce Mosquito Populations On Your Property
There is no real way to fully prevent mosquitoes from entering onto your property, but there are many things you can do to reduce their populations and prevent them from breeding nearby. Here are some of the best tips our experts recommend you try to protect yourself from mosquitoes and the dangers they pose.
- Eliminate sources of standing water.
- Get rid of decorative pools or birdbaths, or find a way to circulate the water within them.
- Stock ponds with mosquito-eating fish.
- Install fans around outdoor lounging areas. (Remember mosquitoes are terrible flyers).
- Keep your grass cut short and your hedges trimmed well.
- Encourage your neighbors to take their own measures to prevent mosquitoes.
A Better Way To Treat For Mosquitoes
At the end of the day, there is only so much you can do to treat for mosquitoes. Even if you vigilantly take care of your property, all it takes is one pool of stagnant water in the woods nearby or on a neighbors property for mosquito problems to arise. To give your property the absolute best chances possible to remain mosquito-free year-round, turn to Thunder Pest Control. With just one visit we can make your yard a no-go zone for hungry, potentially disease-ridden mosquitoes.
Give us a call today to learn more about how our team treats for mosquitoes, or to schedule a detailed service visit for your Oklahoma City property.
