Mosquitoes
Culicidae
Slender biting flies that breed in any standing water and transmit diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya across South Asia.
Know the Mosquitoes
Size
2–10 mm
Appearance
Slender, elongated body with long legs, gray to black or brown coloring, and a piercing proboscis.
Wings
Thin, membranous, capable of near-silent flight.
Feeding
Females feed on blood, attracted by body heat, sweat, CO₂, and skin odor. Males feed on plant nectar.
Behavior
Most active at dawn and dusk. Drawn to warmth, moisture, and exposed skin.
Habitat
Stagnant water — gutters, flowerpots, birdbaths, tires, blocked drains — plus shaded vegetation near human activity.
Signs of Infestation
- Itchy bite welts at dawn or dusk
- Visible larvae wriggling in standing water
- Adults resting on shaded walls and ceilings
Health & Property Risks
Major vectors of dengue, malaria, chikungunya, Zika, and West Nile virus, especially during monsoon and post-rainfall periods.
A.I.R. Framework for Mosquitoes
Every mosquitoes engagement follows our proven three-step methodology — tailored precisely to this pest.
Assess
Survey the property for every standing-water source and breeding site.
Implement
Apply larvicides, residual insecticides, and barrier sprays. Eliminate standing water and install screens.
Review
Re-treat through monsoon season and audit drainage monthly.
Mosquitoes Questions Answered
The most common things people ask us about mosquitoes — straight from years of fieldwork.
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