A defining part of summer is finding oneself riddled with mosquito bites and reveling in the sense of victory that follows slapping one that’s been giving you the business. But when winter comes, mosquitos are curiously absent, only to come roaring back in late spring. Where do they go during the winter? As cold-blooded insects,… Continue reading Where Do Mosquitoes Go in the Winter?

Part of what makes mosquitoes so scary is that their bites can cause anything from mild, short-lived discomfort to agonizing, potentially fatal diseases. Fortunately, in the United States, mosquito bites are usually more of an annoyance than a legitimate health risk. That’s not to say mosquito bites don’t pose health risks Anybody is at risk… Continue reading Mosquito-Borne Diseases by State

When does mosquito season start? Spring is almost here and so are the mosquitoes! When you will start seeing mosquitoes depends on where you live. Mosquitoes become active as soon as temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees.   Mosquito season can start as early as February in some areas with warmer climates, and as late as… Continue reading Mosquito Season by State