As temperatures warm up and mosquitoes become more active, puddles and containers full of water provide a place for these ...

Imagine peering into a still pond at dusk, the surface glassy and undisturbed—except for a few tiny, wriggling creatures ...

There are four distinct stages in the life cycle of a mosquito – egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The mosquito has a different appearance at each stage. The entire cycle generally takes one to two weeks, ...

Observe World Malaria Day 2025 by learning how to protect yourself from mosquitoes during summer. Know effective tips to keep ...

When the containers fill with water, mosquito larvae hatch from the eggs. After developing through four larval stages, the larvae metamorphose into pupas. Like the larval stage, the pupal stage is ...

Will we have more mosquitoes this year compared to last year? Because if you lived in Houston, you know last year was BUGGY!

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...

“The water here evaporates generally really quickly, but it doesn’t need to stay there for long for a mosquito to complete its life cycle,” Oxborough said. Cross said the ideal breeding ...

The city is spraying for mosquitoes April 14–18, and officials urge residents to keep their yards maintained to help the ...

It’s getting rid of water, which is a critical component of mosquitoes’ life cycle. 1. Use soil or sand to fill in any holes and low-lying areas of the yard that hold water. Alternatively ...

In April, the warmer weather speeds up the mosquito life cycle compared to summer. Eggs hatch faster in warmer spring weather, not the scorching hot summer weather. The humidity protects the ...