Interesting Facts About Mosquitoes

• There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes.

• Only female mosquitoes bite humans and animals, as they need blood to develop eggs.

• Mosquitoes are attracted to body heat, carbon dioxide, and body odor.

• A mosquito’s wings beat 500–600 times per second, creating the characteristic buzzing sound.

• Mosquitoes can sense their prey from up to 50 meters away.

Mosquito Prevention Tips

• Eliminate stagnant water: Empty buckets, flower pots, birdbaths.
• Use mosquito repellents containing DEET or picaridin.
• Install window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out.
• Wear long-sleeved clothing in mosquito-prone areas.
• Use mosquito nets while sleeping, especially in endemic areas.
• Introduce natural predators like fish in ponds to control larvae.