THE MOSQUITO

There are over 3500 known species of mosquitos, which about 175 of them are found in the United States. Mosquitos are a known vector for several disease, including malaria which kills over a million people a year. The Asian tiger mosquito being among the most common. The Asian tiger mosquito can lay up to 3000 eggs every week in stagnant or standing water. Only the female mosquitos feed on humans. Blood is needed for the production of the females eggs. Mosquitos are attracted to humans and other mammals by the CO2 we exhale. Mosquitos are most active at night. Here at Affordable Pest Control Service, we can provide you with a thorough inspection of your property for potential breeding sites of these insects.