Almost everyone in New England has had the experience of mosquitoes ending their night early. Not only are mosquitoes an annoyance to millions of Americans each year, they also pose a serious health concern.
Here are 5 things you may not know about mosquitoes:
- According to the World Health Organization mosquitoes are one of the deadliest animals in the world! They emphasize that sustainable mosquito control efforts are crucial to prevent outbreaks from vector borne diseases.
- There are 3,000 different species of mosquitoes worldwide! Of those species, 150 can be found in North America, and 51 have been found in Massachusetts.
- You may know that mosquitoes need water to breed, but some mosquitoes need just a FEW inches of water to breed. This is why it's so important to be mindful of places like birdbaths and roof gutters that make for perfect breeding grounds.
- Only female mosquitoes will bite as they need a blood meal before they can lay eggs. Male mosquitoes will tend to feed on nectar, as they do not need the same amount of energy as females.
- Mosquitoes have been around much longer than humans. A fossil of a mosquito was found in Montana dating back 45 MILLION years!
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Sources:
Mass.gov, World Health Organization ,United States Geological Survey