MOSQUITO IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
MOSQUITO LIFE CYCLE & ANATOMY
OVERVIEW
Over 170 different species of mosquitoes can be found in the United States, and are present in every single state in the US. They are more prevalent in places with still bodies of water, like lakes and ponds, and areas that receive frequent heavy rainfall. Mosquitoes are also particularly prevalent in areas with a hot and humid climate, like our home state of South Carolina.
While their appearance may differ slightly between species, they all have one thing in common: the female must obtain a blood meal in order to lay its eggs. Only a small amount of blood is taken from the host, but mosquito bites can be highly irritating and may transmit diseases and parasites.
While their appearance may differ slightly between species, they all have one thing in common: the female must obtain a blood meal in order to lay its eggs. Only a small amount of blood is taken from the host, but mosquito bites can be highly irritating and may transmit diseases and parasites.
SIZE
Most adult mosquitoes will be about 1 inch longer than immature mosquitoes, while mosquito larva can be 1/16” to 1/2” long depending on how old it is.
SHAPE
Mosquitoes can be identified by their long, slender body, scaled wings, and long legs. The larvae can be identified by their thin, worm-like body and pronounced head.
COLOR
Adult mosquitoes will vary in color, ranging from light gray to black with white stripes on the legs, while the larvae will range in color from light gray to brown.
CONTROL
Keeping mosquitoes under control on your property can help limit their contact with animals and people alike. Identifying
mosquitoes on your property is not difficult, as they will most likely be seeking you out for their next meal. You can, however, seek out the areas where young mosquitoes gather in order to treat and eradicate the mosquito eggs. This will allow you to greatly reduce the amount of mosquitoes on your property.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs on the surface of still water. Once the eggs have hatched, the young mosquitoes swim down into the water to mature. These young mosquitoes can be found in any still or stagnant body of water on your property, including the obvious lakes and ponds. Mosquito larvae can also be found in more inconspicuous places where water has gathered, such as bird baths, fountains, gutters, flower pots, rain barrels, and even mud puddles. One of the easiest ways to prevent mosquitoes on your property is to make sure your home and the surrounding areas are clear of any standing water, though in most cases it will be impossible to completely eliminate standing water on your property.
mosquitoes on your property is not difficult, as they will most likely be seeking you out for their next meal. You can, however, seek out the areas where young mosquitoes gather in order to treat and eradicate the mosquito eggs. This will allow you to greatly reduce the amount of mosquitoes on your property.
Mosquitoes lay their eggs on the surface of still water. Once the eggs have hatched, the young mosquitoes swim down into the water to mature. These young mosquitoes can be found in any still or stagnant body of water on your property, including the obvious lakes and ponds. Mosquito larvae can also be found in more inconspicuous places where water has gathered, such as bird baths, fountains, gutters, flower pots, rain barrels, and even mud puddles. One of the easiest ways to prevent mosquitoes on your property is to make sure your home and the surrounding areas are clear of any standing water, though in most cases it will be impossible to completely eliminate standing water on your property.
HABITAT
In these areas where water collection cannot be controlled, the larvae can be treated to keep mosquitoes under control. Eradicating mosquitoes on your property would include the treatment of standing water every 30-60 days, depending on the treatment product and the amount of rainfall in your area. While it is unrealistic to expect complete control of all mosquitoes, you would be able to reduce the mosquito population on your property to a manageable level that would allow you, your family, and your pets to enjoy your lawn.
OUR SOLUTION includes a detailed inspection of your property to access breeding grounds, identify and target sites where mosquitoes breed and live. We use the most advanced equipment and materials safely by highly trained professionals to help you regain your yard for you, your family and pets.
OUR SOLUTION includes a detailed inspection of your property to access breeding grounds, identify and target sites where mosquitoes breed and live. We use the most advanced equipment and materials safely by highly trained professionals to help you regain your yard for you, your family and pets.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
- Monthly Treatments
- Stagnant Water Treatments
- Event Treatments: Parties, Weddings
- Gutters Cleaned
- Debris Removed
GIVE US A CALL
For more information on treating or preventing mosquitoes on your property, call Pest Management Solutions of Greenville SC & Spartanburg SC & schedule a visit from one of our friendly professionals.
Bed bugs. Termites. Ants. Cockroaches. Mosquitoes. We get it. Nobody wants to think about, let alone deal with, these repellent, nasty little creatures. Just like you, we understand that they’re a part of the natural world – we just don’t want them a part of our world. Upon seeing insects, a call to your local pest control company is a perfectly acceptable, even logical, response. For swift pest control services, delivered by a team of friendly and professional experts, we invite you to contact us now.
In Greenville SC & Spartanburg SC, we’ve provided local homeowners and businesses alike with exceptional, all-encompassing pest control services and extermination services for close to 25 years. Backing our knowledge and expertise with state-of-the-art equipment and materials, and when needed offering an eco-friendly approach, every member of our family team is dedicated to your complete and total satisfaction. We do it right the first time or we own it. Our family-owned and operated team have earned the respect of many of our own competitors – who sometimes imitate, but never replicate, our industry-leading procedures. Remaining focused on our partners specific needs, we simply offer a better service.
No Contracts - No Worries
We proudly offer 1-shot services for those who want only one or two treatments per year and we also offer weekly, monthly, quarterly and bi-annually for both residential and commercial partners. We specialize in commercial and food service, hospitality and restaurant pest management and pest control.
You'll never have to hold our hand. You simply tell us your pest control problems and we'll get to work immediately to resolve the issue and help make sure your pests are kept under control.
Find out more about our client-focused commitment, and why we believe it makes a difference, by contacting our team now. 864-430-6785
In Greenville SC & Spartanburg SC, we’ve provided local homeowners and businesses alike with exceptional, all-encompassing pest control services and extermination services for close to 25 years. Backing our knowledge and expertise with state-of-the-art equipment and materials, and when needed offering an eco-friendly approach, every member of our family team is dedicated to your complete and total satisfaction. We do it right the first time or we own it. Our family-owned and operated team have earned the respect of many of our own competitors – who sometimes imitate, but never replicate, our industry-leading procedures. Remaining focused on our partners specific needs, we simply offer a better service.
No Contracts - No Worries
We proudly offer 1-shot services for those who want only one or two treatments per year and we also offer weekly, monthly, quarterly and bi-annually for both residential and commercial partners. We specialize in commercial and food service, hospitality and restaurant pest management and pest control.
You'll never have to hold our hand. You simply tell us your pest control problems and we'll get to work immediately to resolve the issue and help make sure your pests are kept under control.
Find out more about our client-focused commitment, and why we believe it makes a difference, by contacting our team now. 864-430-6785
Top Rated, Locally Owned, Dependable Pest Control Service
At Pest Management Solutions, each and every one of our team members is driven to provide customer focused service to each and every one of our valued family members. We are a Google top rated pest control company servicing the Greenville SC and Spartanburg SC areas.
With almost a quarter century of industry experience, Pest Management Solutions has been serving residents and business owners, of all types, with safe, honest and reliable pest control services, keeping the health and safety of our family and yours as our top priority. Without exception, our professionals provide unquestionable expertise in pest control and pest management services through innovative techniques and modern equipment.
Taking the time to offer sensible and very transparent recommendations, we ensure that you are fully knowledgeable in just what steps we’ll be taking to completely eradicate your pest concerns.
So whether you need pest control services in Greenville SC or in Spartanburg SC you can count us to handle your pest problem with care and efficiency, making good on our promise of unmatched excellence in all that we do.
Done right the first time, we guarantee your satisfaction.
We offer everything from residential pest control to commercial pest control, termite control, mosquito control, rodent control, cockroach control, you name it we get rid of it.
"My promise to you is that you will not be unhappy and we will always consider your safety as well as the safety of our family each time we make a service call"
-David Fleming (owner)
With almost a quarter century of industry experience, Pest Management Solutions has been serving residents and business owners, of all types, with safe, honest and reliable pest control services, keeping the health and safety of our family and yours as our top priority. Without exception, our professionals provide unquestionable expertise in pest control and pest management services through innovative techniques and modern equipment.
Taking the time to offer sensible and very transparent recommendations, we ensure that you are fully knowledgeable in just what steps we’ll be taking to completely eradicate your pest concerns.
So whether you need pest control services in Greenville SC or in Spartanburg SC you can count us to handle your pest problem with care and efficiency, making good on our promise of unmatched excellence in all that we do.
Done right the first time, we guarantee your satisfaction.
We offer everything from residential pest control to commercial pest control, termite control, mosquito control, rodent control, cockroach control, you name it we get rid of it.
"My promise to you is that you will not be unhappy and we will always consider your safety as well as the safety of our family each time we make a service call"
-David Fleming (owner)
We have treatment methods for the following pests: As well as general pest management, eco-friendly services, residential, commercial and restaurant services.
RESIDENTIAL PEST CONTROL Protecting the health and safety of your
family and property, our friendly team of pest control experts focuses their complete attention on providing residents with superior extermination services. Backed by almost a quarter century of industry experience, our services and customer care are unparalleled. |
COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROLWith a focus that has always been keenly aimed at providing incomparable service, we use our expertise in pest control to eliminate and prevent the nuisance of insects and rodents in and around your business. Pairing innovative equipment with cutting-edge techniques, we guarantee complete eradication of pest populations.
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RESTAURANT PEST CONTROLKeeping area restaurants pest-free since 1993, our pest control experts are some of the most experienced and sought-after professionals in the local industry. Understanding the need for pristine kitchen and dining room environments, we provide restaurants our utmost effort in the elimination and prevention of all types of pests. Schedule your on-site assessment now.
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