Mosquito Identification & Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions About Mosquitoes

What are mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are some of the most common insects on the planet. Though they are infamous for their bites, it may surprise you to learn that they do not depend on blood as their main food source. Both male and female mosquitoes actually eat nectar. Males don't bite animals or people at all, and females only bite when they need protein to lay their eggs. Still, mosquitoes are so numerous that the number of breeding females that need blood can easily stretch into the hundreds and even thousands just in your backyard. Reach out to us today for pest control services in Salt Lake City.

Are mosquitoes dangerous?

Mosquitoes are extremely dangerous. They actually hold the title of "Most dangerous animal in the world" because they kill more people than any other animal on the planet. This is all thanks to the variety of diseases they spread.

Thankfully, mosquitoes in Utah and the rest of the United States do not carry the deadliest disease spread by mosquitoes, malaria, but they do carry several other dangerous viruses, including multiple forms of viral encephalitis. This means that even though their threat is diminished by the lack of malaria, they are still capable of spreading serious illnesses.