FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many species of mosquitoes are there?
A: About 2,700.
Q: And how many are resistant to at least one insecticide?
A: More than 50.
Q: What does a mosquito weigh?
A: About 2 to 2.5 milligrams (for an Aedes aegypti).
Q: How much blood does a female mosquito drink per, er, serving?
A: About 5-millionths of a liter (for an Aedes aegypti).
Q: How do mosquitoes find new hosts?
A: By sight (they observe movement); by detecting infra-red radiation emitted by warm bodies; and by chemical signals (mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and lactic acid, among other chemicals).
Q: How fast can a mosquito fly?
A: An estimated 1 to 1.5 miles per hour.
Q: How far away can a mosquito smell you or another host?
A: 20 to 35 meters.
Q: Why does a film of oil on water kill mosquito larvae?
A: Because the oil clogs up the snorkel that the larvae use to breathe.
Q: When do mosquitoes feed?
A: Day-time. Night-time. And all times in-between. Truthfully, some species prefer different times of day or night. This behavior may have evolved to match the host’s behavior.
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Mosquitos Control How can we control mosquitoes, their habit of biting people and spreading disease.
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Environmental Factors Environmental Factors and how they effect mosquitoes and disease.
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Comparison of Bug Sprays Here we compare different Insect Repellents.
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Protections Tips on how to protect yourself from bug bites and mosquitoes.
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FAQ Frequently asked questions about mosquitoes and insect repellents.
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Links Important resource links to other sites about disease, mosquitos and insect repellents.
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