The arrival of lower temperatures, especially in northern regions, offers a significant reduction in the number of bothersome mosquitoes. The buzz and bite of the mosquito returns in the spring, though, as predictable as the budding of the flowers, turning your outdoor fun into a swat fest.

While the number of mosquitoes during the winter decreases, they are still able to survive cold temperatures. But how do mosquitoes survive winter? Let 24/7 Local Pest Control provide some insight and answers to this common question.

Mosquitoes are cold-blooded so one would think that the arrival of cold weather would spell their demise. Not so!

Mosquitoes have two main techniques to ensure their survival:

Mosquitoes prefer temperatures in the 80-degree range, and once the mercury falls below 50 degrees many species shut down for the winter. The adult females find holes in logs, animal dens, or even human habitats (such as cabins or homes) where they will stay dormant in anticipation of warmer weather, emerging again when temperatures reach 50 degrees.

Some mosquito species will lay eggs as a type of future security. The adult females will lay eggs in cold waters—ponds, bogs, wetlands, etc.—where the eggs remain until warmer water temperatures prompt them to hatch. While this does not secure the survival of the mosquitoes that lay the eggs, it does allow for the repopulation of mosquitoes come spring.

Having survived for millions of years, mosquitoes have proven to be a hardy species able to thrive even after long winters.

Eliminating any potential places for mosquitoes to lay eggs in preparation for the following spring is one way to decrease the number of springtime mosquitoes in your yard. This means making sure your yard is free from standing water in the fall and winter months.

Consider these tactics to decrease mosquito egg habitat:

Warm weather is right around the corner! Call 24/7 Local Pest Control at (833) 220-1001 or contact us online so you can start springtime itch-free.