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Mosquito Identification

Learn how to identify common mosquito species and understand their behaviors. Find guides, characteristics, and visual cues to help you recognize what you’re dealing with.
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What Diseases Do Mosquitoes Spread?

Mosquitoes are infamous for spreading serious diseases across the globe. Every year, vector-borne illnesses claim over 700,000 lives.
Mosquito Diseases

What Attracts Mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are also attracted to your blood, breath, scent, and even your blood type. Scientists are still studying why some people seem to be “mosquito magnets,” but these insects will eagerly bite whenever the opportunity arises.
Mosquito Attractants

Do Mosquitoes Bite?

Beyond discomfort, mosquito bites can transmit diseases in many parts of the world. Fortunately, mosquito-borne illnesses in Southampton are rare, but avoiding bites is still important for comfort and health.
How Mosquitoes Bite

What Do Mosquitoes Look Like?

Mosquitoes, a common pest with over 3,000 types worldwide, are characterized by their slender bodies divided into a head, thorax, and abdomen. Key features include the long, piercing proboscis (used by females for blood-feeding) and a single pair of scaled wings on the thorax.
Identify Mosquitoes

Where Do Mosquitoes Breed in Southampton?

Most mosquito species need stagnant water to lay their eggs and complete their life cycle. Even small amounts of water around your property can become breeding grounds.
Find Breeding Sites

What Is the Lifespan of a Mosquito?

The rapid life cycle of mosquitoes is a key reason their populations can grow so quickly. This fast reproduction makes it challenging to control mosquito populations without consistent prevention efforts.
Mosquito Life Cycle

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