Mosquito Life Cycle
/in Articles/by AdminMosquito Life Cycle Eggs The most common mosquitoes lay egg rafts that float on the water. Each raft contains from 100 to 400 eggs. Within a few days the eggs hatch into larvae. Larva The larva or “wiggler” comes to the surface to breathe through a tube called a siphon. It sheds its skin or […]
Insect Trivia
/in Articles/by AdminInsect Trivia Q. What is Oregon’s state insect? A. The Swallowtail Butterfly Q. What is the most dangerous insect? A. The mosquito because it carries so many deadly diseases Q. How long does it take for a mosquito to “hatch”? A. Only seven days are required to complete their life cycle (egg to adult mosquito) […]
Mosquito Facts
/in Articles/by AdminMosquito Facts There are over 3300 species of mosquitoes worldwide. It is responsible for more human deaths than any other living creature (source: Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, St. Paul, MN). There are 48 known species of mosquitoes in Oregon. Several of the species found in Oregon can carry disease under the right conditions. All mosquitoes […]
