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The Life Cycle of Mosquitoes and How to Keep Them Away

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Nobody likes the itchy bites of a mosquito. Not only it is uncomfortable, but also spreads many diseases as well. No wonder, everyone calls a company that offers pest control in Adelaide to keep their number under control. Mosquitoes have several stages of their life cycle. It is important to control their population at every stage. Let’s understand the lifecycle, from eggs to mature adults. Mosquito Life Span & Life Cycle Eggs Mosquitoes lay up to several hundred eggs at a time. Mosquito eggs can only hatch when they are exposed to water. It is the reason these insects lay their eggs in or near water. Mosquito species prefer different water habitats to lay their eggs. It may range from flood water to standing water collected in containers like a flowerpot or a tire near your home. Larvae The mosquito eggs developed into larvae; they are commonly called “wigglers.” Generally, the mosquito larvae hang upside down from the surface of the water they hatched in. These larv