Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, more commonly known as yellow fever mosquitoes, are a common species in Tampa Bay. They are usually dark brown or black with silvery-white markings on their bodies. They have long, narrow, segmented bodies, six legs, a pair of transparent wings, and a long set of antennae. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes grow to about an eighth of an inch in length.
When you think about mosquitoes, you mostly think about how annoying they are. No one wants mosquitoes buzzing around them, and no one wants to get peppered with itchy mosquito bites.
However, mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance pest. As one of their names indicates, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, or yellow fever mosquitoes, are known to spread diseases. Thankfully, yellow fever is no longer a threat in the United States. Still, these particular mosquitoes are aptly named because they spread the disease in locations worldwide.
Currently, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread other diseases in the United States, including Dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika. These diseases' symptoms include fever, muscle and joint pain or weakness, and headaches. Some people don’t experience any symptoms and easily recover from diseases, while others can experience serious complications. If you suspect you have one of these illnesses, it’s best to consult with a medical professional.
Many mosquito species are primarily active in the early morning and evening, preferring to spend the hottest part of the day resting in the shade. This is not the case for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. They remain active all day long, from dawn through dusk, and even after the sun goes down.
Like other mosquito species, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes require standing water to breed. They don’t need much; even a quarter inch of standing water is enough to lay and hatch their eggs. You can find mosquito eggs and larvae in drainage ditches, flower pots, clogged gutters, rain barrels, overturned children’s toys, old tires, and any other item where water can pool.
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes prefer hot, humid climates. Tampa Bay provides the perfect conditions for these biting pests to thrive.
It’s not hard to determine if you have a mosquito problem. Simply step outside, and you’ll know within minutes if there are a lot of mosquitoes on your property. Although a variety of mosquito species are active in Tampa Bay, you can usually tell if you have Aedes aegypti mosquitoes on your property if you have to deal with mosquito activity even during the hottest parts of the day.
Trying to get rid of a large mosquito population on your own can be frustrating and is usually quite futile. Do-it-yourself mosquito control tips abound- from planting certain flowers that mosquitoes don’t like to spraying yourself from head to toe in DEET- but most of these suggestions don’t get at the root of the problem. Regarding mosquitoes, the best way to see real results is to contact the professionals at Anti-Pesto.
You need professional mosquito control to minimize the mosquito population on your property. At Anti-Pesto, we target both adult mosquitoes and their eggs and larvae. By treating breeding sites, we can reduce the number of mosquitoes on your property for weeks at a time.
We offer bi-monthly mosquito treatments during peak mosquito season, typically between April and October. Our services are safe for your family and highly effective against mosquitoes in all stages.
In addition to routine mosquito control, Anti-Pesto experts recommend:
For more information or to schedule your mosquito control service, contact Anti-Pesto today.
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