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  Time to Prepare for Mosquito Season Spring is quickly approaching and we are preparing to head back outdoors for many fun activities. It is a great time to prevent an outdoor activity no one wants to participate in: bug swatting! The moist warmer weather and dense foliage are a perfect storm for mosquito breeding.…

   The Life Cycle of a Mosquito     Mosquitoes generally stay on the water’s surface for a brief duration after emerging. This is primarily to facilitate their delicate wings’ drying process and allow their body to solidify and gain strength. Although the exact duration may vary, it can be inferred that mosquitoes spend only…

  Mosquitoes: Winter Survivors? Wintertime means colder temperatures. Wintertime also means pesky mosquitoes do a disappearing act! Sadly, as soon as spring appears, so do those obnoxious bug bites! Mosquitoes, while not as prevalent during winter, are still able to survive the frigid temps. It is important to know how they spend winter preparing to…