There are 80 different species of mosquitoes in Florida. The ideal conditions for mosquitoes are warm and humid. Florida is well known for its heat and humidity. Some parts of South Florida, mosquitoes can be active year round. Mosquitoes are dormant if the temperature drops below 50° Fahrenheit. North Florida might get a reprieve from… Continue reading Florida Mosquito Season

It’s been said again and again: life is short. But this statement is much more accurate if one is referring to the life of a mosquito, whose entire life—from egg to larva, to pupa, to adult—flies by in only 8-10 days, in the case of males. Life is short, indeed. Life Stages of Mosquitos Eggs… Continue reading Mosquito Lifecycle

If it weren’t for their bites, mosquitoes would be downright tolerable. But they do bite, unfortunately for us, and their bites can cause anything from mild discomfort to serious illnesses like West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, and Dengue—to name just a few. Mosquito bites are a concern during mosquito season, which in most parts of the… Continue reading How to Protect You and Your Family from Mosquito Bites