Top Facts About Mosquitos

Here Are Downriver Pest Control's Top 6 Facts About Mosquitos

1. Mosquitoes Are the Deadliest Animals on Earth

Due to the diseases they transmit, mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any other animal, killing approximately 1 million people each year.

2. Mosquitoes Are Attracted to CO₂

Mosquitoes can detect the carbon dioxide (CO₂) that humans exhale from over 100 feet away, which helps them find their next target.

3. They Can Drink 3 Times Their Weight in Blood

A mosquito can consume blood that is three times its own body weight during a single feeding session.

4. Mosquitoes Have Been Around for 100 Million Years

Fossil evidence shows that mosquitoes have existed since the time of the dinosaurs, over 100 million years ago.

5. Only Some Mosquitoes Transmit Diseases

Of the 3,500 mosquito species worldwide, only about 100 of them are capable of transmitting diseases like malaria, Zika, and West Nile virus.

6. Mosquitoes Prefer Certain Blood Types

Studies suggest that mosquitoes prefer Type O blood over other blood types, making people with this type more susceptible to bites.

Eliminate Standing Water

Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water, so regularly drain or eliminate water from items like flowerpots, birdbaths, gutters, kiddie pools, and clogged drains.

Install Fans in Outdoor Areas

Mosquitoes are weak fliers, so using fans in outdoor seating areas can create air currents that make it difficult for mosquitoes to land and bite.

Keep Grass Trimmed

Mosquitoes like to hide in tall grass and dense vegetation during the day. Keep your lawn mowed and trim shrubs to reduce mosquito resting areas.

Opt for Mosquito Control Services

Our mosquito control services offer targeted treatments that disrupt mosquito breeding and provide long-lasting protection, especially during peak mosquito season.