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 […]
Personal Protection from Mosquitoes
/in Articles/by AdminPersonal Protection from Mosquitoes May and June are frequently the worst months in our area for mosquitoes. The Vector District controls mosquitoes in large breeding areas on public and private property, but cannot find and control backyard breeding sources where neighborhood mosquitoes develop. For a more enjoyable spring and early summer, we offer the following […]
