MOSQUITO
Facts & Information
A disease-carrying flying insect that breeds in standing water around homes.
Family Name
Culicidae
What do mosquito look like?
Small, slender flying insects with long legs and a piercing mouthpart. Larvae develop in any standing water — flowerpots, gutters, or open containers.
How do I get rid of mosquito?
Eliminating standing water around the home is the single most effective preventive step. For ongoing pressure, ECO Pest Solutions offers residential treatment programs that target both adult mosquitoes and breeding sites.
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Learn all about mosquito
A disease-carrying flying insect that breeds in standing water around homes.
Damage Caused
Disease transmission and persistent nuisance biting.
Life Cycle
As little as 8–10 days in warm, standing water.
Peak Season
Monsoon and humid months.
Look For
Larvae wriggling in any standing water source.
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