The Mosquito is the most dangerous insect pest to man. Most species of mosquitoes are harmless. However, several species carry and transmit diseases. There are more than 3,000 known species of mosquitoes, divided into about 100 large groups, or genera (singular: genus). Number of eggs: 50 to 200 at a time, depending on species-as many as 1,000 a year for each female. Length of life: 30 days or more for females; about 7 to 10 days for males. Where found: All parts of the world.
This consists of an intensive cracks and crevices [harborages] identification, fumigant insecticide injection and closing of all openings. This is generally carried out during the initial treatment and may be carried out on a need based application.
Some species of mosquitoes are active during the day and rest at night. The high-pitched buzzing sound associated with mosquitoes is made only by the females Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, or where water will eventually cover the eggs. The eggs hatch as larvae, usually in a few days. The larvae are commonly called "wrigglers" or "wigglers" because of the way they move in seeking food and in rising to the surface to breathe. After a few more days, the larvae develop into pupae. Each pupa has an extremely large head and thorax. Its way of moving has gained it the popular name of "tumbler." Pupae do not eat. When the pupa is full grown, usually in two or three days, it rises to the surface and splits its skin from end to end and sheds it. The insect stands balanced on its shed skin until its wings dry, and then it flies away. It takes about 10 days for the egg to develop into a mature adult mosquito.
The male mosquito is harmless. It uses its proboscis for sucking only, and feeds on plant juices and pollen. It helps pollinate several species of flowers. The proboscis of the female is adapted for piercing as well as sucking, and can penetrate the skin of reptiles, birds, and mammals, including humans. Females require a certain protein found in the blood of these animals to nourish their eggs before they are laid. The proboscis contains saw-tipped cutters and two tubes. One of the tubes is used to inject saliva after the cutters have pierced the skin, and the other is used to suck up blood. The saliva thins the blood and makes it easier for the mosquito to suck.
Mosquito larvae control
We also give importance to control mosquitoes at the larval stage by treating stagnant water with Insect Growth regulators. These IGR prevent the larvae attain full maturity and they fail to become adult mosquitoes. These IGR don’t harm other life forms in the water and only affect the mosquito larvae.
