Mosquito Control

Mosquitoes are members of the family Culicidae in the order Diptera (true flies). Adult mosquitoes are distinguished from other flies by the presence of a long proboscis and scales on the margins and veins of the wing. Males differ from females by having feathery antennae and mouthparts not suited for piercing skin.

Mosquitoes are insects that develop through four distinct life stages - egg, larva, pupa and adult. Only adult females feed on blood which is a required source of protein for egg development. Males and females feed on plant nectar as a source of carbohydrates.