How Do Mosquitoes Survive Winter

Particularly for northern areas, the arrival of cooler temperatures provides a significant relief from the presence of pesky mosquitoes. However, come spring, as predictable as the blooming of flowers, the buzz and bite of the mosquito returns, turning your outdoor fun into a swat fest. While the number of mosquitoes during the winter decreases, they … Continue reading How Do Mosquitoes Survive Winter

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How to Remove a Tick from a Dog

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You’re giving your pup a well-deserved back scratch and find a bump. You spread his fur to find a tick embedded in his skin. There’s nothing fun about this experience. Keeping your pet tick-free is imperative to their well-being as ticks are transmitters of Lyme disease and other illnesses. Knowing how to remove a tick … Continue reading How to Remove a Tick from a Dog

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How Many Mosquitoes Are There in the World?

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How Many Mosquitoes Are in the World? It’s impossible to accurately tabulate the number of mosquitoes in the world. The adult lives of mosquitoes are brief, rarely lasting more than 15 days. And female mosquitoes lay a clutch of 100-200 eggs every three days, laying as many as three sets of eggs before dying. With … Continue reading How Many Mosquitoes Are There in the World?

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What Eats Mosquitoes? The Predators of Peskiness!

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The whine of a mosquito in your ear is enough to drive you crazy and make you wish these pests had more natural predators. But what animals eat mosquitoes? Even though they do not significantly reduce mosquito populations, there are several species of birds, bugs, and other creatures that include mosquitoes in their diet. Let … Continue reading What Eats Mosquitoes? The Predators of Peskiness!

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