When it comes to airborne pests, crane flies and mosquitoes often share the spotlight, buzzing around and causing a stir. However, beyond their common features of creating a nuisance in and around us, these two flying insects have some differences too. A cranefly differs from a mosquito in terms of behaviour, habits, potential risks, and […]
Mosquito Tornado in Pune – What Caused it? And How to Protect Oneself from the Aftermath of it.
Mosquitoes should not be taken lightly! Take heed of our warning, every precaution must be implemented to shield oneself from these minuscule bloodthirsty insects. Should you doubt this, continue reading, and you will undoubtedly concur with our stance. In a recent incident in Kharadi Pune, people witnessed an unusual mosquito tornado swirling over the Mula […]
How to Enjoy the Holi Festival without Mosquitoes?
Excited to celebrate the festival of colors, Holi? Kids, adults, and almost everyone likes to celebrate Holi with loved ones. But do you know who else loves this festival of water and color? Mosquitoes! The species best known to breed in water are seen enjoying the festival too biting and sucking the blood of those […]
When Are Mosquitoes Most Active?
To arm yourself better against mosquitoes it is important you know about general mosquito behavior. For instance, when are mosquitoes most active? Knowing the activity pattern of these tiny insects can help you plan the best mosquito control measures. Mosquitoes are one of those pests that are most active when they get favourable conditions and […]
Mosquito Life Cycle Facts
Do you know that mosquitoes the tiny insects seen everywhere around us play a significant role in the ecosystem of the world? Hence, it is important to understand about the mosquito lifespan. Moreover, understanding the mosquito life cycle will help plan proper mosquito control measures to keep the risk of vector-borne diseases like chikungunya, malaria, […]
How Much Blood Does a Mosquito Drink?
Do you know why mosquitoes disrupt our peaceful summer nights? For the simple reason to drink our blood. Yes, most of us know that mosquitoes suck blood and for sucking it out of our body they bite us. So, how much does a mosquito drink in every bite and do male mosquitoes drink blood or […]
What Colors Attract Mosquitoes to The Home?
The presence of mosquitoes in and around our homes is an age-old nuisance, isn’t it? There are so many factors that could lead to an increase in the mosquito population. For instance, temperature, water, and color. Yes, mosquitoes are quite sensitive towards certain colors and get attracted to some particular colors. How to get rid […]
What Animals Eat Mosquitoes or Mosquito Larvae?
Mosquitoes with their itchy bites and their role as carriers of diseases, often vex human beings all across the globe. However, nature has provided a solution to every problem and the solution for the mosquito menace comes in the form of predators that can keep a tab on the mosquito population. You can plan better […]
How Climate Change Affect Mosquito-Borne Diseases?
Are you aware of the number of diseases spread by mosquitoes? Well, the list of mosquito diseases is quite extensive and keeps evolving from time to time. From dengue to malaria and chikungunya, several mosquito-borne diseases can bring havoc to a person’s life. Unfortunately, these days mosquito diseases are on the rise and one can […]