09/05/2026
Mosquitoes start life in water.
That's why managing breeding areas can make a difference.
Where do mosquitoes begin?
Eggs - Laid in or near water (on the surface for some species, on damp container walls just above the waterline for others, like Aedes mosquitoes)
Larva - Lives in water. Feeds and grows.
Pupa – Lives in water. Doesn't feed — this is the resting stage right before adulthood.
Adult - Emerges from water, dries wings, and flies off to reproduce.
Eliminating standing water: Dump it, drain it, flip it, or toss it!
Monitoring water features: Keep ponds, fountains, and birdbaths moving or treated.
Using appropriate mosquito control products where needed:
Products like Mosquito Bits® target mosquito larvae in water.
