Mosquitoes are significant carriers of deadly diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, and others, posing severe health risks globally.
They have adapted to urban areas by breeding in artificial water sources like containers and sewers. Mosquitoes prefer feeding near their breeding sites, attracted by carbon dioxide, body heat, and odors from hosts.
Their flight range varies from 1 to 10 miles depending on the species. Breeding occurs in standing water sources. While complete elimination is challenging due to their adaptability, pest professionals can reduce mosquito populations and disease risks through control strategies like larviciding and insecticide treatments.