Though no one can control when mosquitoes start breeding due to changes in temperature Though no one can control when mosquitoes start breeding due to changes in temperature or rainfall, humans can discourage them from breeding by eliminating standing water in backyards, around houses, gutters, and ditches. If you want to keep some shallow standing water, such as in a...
Long Island has several species of mosquitoes that emerge from hibernation Long Island has several species of mosquitoes that emerge from hibernation when a warm spring follows a cold winter, while others are born from eggs laid the previous year. Different species have different life cycles, habitats, and cold tolerances, but almost all females require a blood meal after they...
In 2021 Long Islanders spent more time outside due to COVID-19 restrictions. There was a rising number of Americans affected by the West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquito bites. This prompted health experts to advise people to use repellents and to contact mosquito control professionals to fight against these pests. At least 14 people in New York had been...