Mosquito species differ in size, colour, body features, habitat and host preference. In Alberta, there are 43 different species of mosquito are found. A mosquito passes through four distinct stages during its life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The first three need water in which to develop. In Alberta, most of the pest species of mosquitoes complete two or more generations each year, (multivoltine). Some, however, complete only one genetation (univoltine) each year. Mosquitoes breed in still or standing water, not running water such as streams and rivers. Any site that holds water for over a week may be a suitable habitate for mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal to initiate egg development. After mating, the female begins to seek a blood meal and can travel upto 20 kilometers to locate a suitable host. Mosquitoes find a host by using odour, movement, colour, lactic acid and carbon dioxide. Mosquitoes have adapted to a wide variety of habitats in natural and human-made environments. They can be found wherever conditions are warm and moist, where there is nectar for food, a source of blood for egg production, and standing or still water where the offspring can develop
For effective and affordable Mosquito Removal, contact your pest control service technician at Pestica Green Pest Control Calgary for free consultation and right advice.
Technician will start by checking the exterior and interior of your home to estimate the infestation level. Areas the technician will focus on include basement, ground cover vegetation, areas where the lawn meets the woods, ornamental plantings, baseboards, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, and also interiors of cupboards, drawers, and pantries etc.
Technician may use insecticidal spray treatment as a spot or perimeter spray in accordance with approved instructions on the product label.
All treatments will be made with your safety in mind to ensure your health
If infestation is high and deep then we recommend a second
treatment after one month of the first treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mosquito Control in Calgary
What do adult mosquitoes eat? Both male and female feed on nectar.
What type of food does larva of mosquito eat? Larvae,or wrigglers, which hatch form the eggs, are primarily filter feeders and feed on bits of organic matter in the water. They usually eat algae, yeast, bacteria and decaying vegetation.
What are the resting sites of mosquito? Adults mosquitoes are winged and seek out moist vegetation in which to rest during the day. Wodded areas, shurbs, and tall grass are fovoured resting sites.
How many eggs can a female mosquito deposit? Female mosquito can deposit a set of up to 100 eggs about every third night after mating only once.
What is the affect of temperature on the larval development of mosquito? In spring when pool temperatures are low the larvae may require 30 to 40 days to reach maturity. In the summer when temperatures are higher larvae may reach maturity in 4 to 5 days.
How do mosquito larvae and pupae obtain oxygen? They obtain oxygen by means of a tube, siphon or air trumpets.Is any blood meal necessary for male mosquito survival? The male mosquito does not need any blood meal. It does require a sugar meal for sustenance.
How often does a female mosquito require blood meal? The females mosquito requires successive bloodmeals about every 2 weeks throughout her life.
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