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Mosquitoes

Although these insects typically only live for one to two weeks, their impact can be deadly. The female mosquito feeds on human blood and carries deadly diseases such as the West Nile virus.

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Do mosquitoes sting more than once?

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They dont sting, they have a sharp hollow tube (part of their head) that they stab into the skin to suck blood. They can 'bite' countless times in their life. They are not like bees.

What diseases do mosquitoes carry in North America?

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Yes. Especially the the invasive tiger mosquito which was brought to the US from china not too long ago.

They are much bigger than normal Mosquitos and have a striped pattern. These nasty bugs will even come out during the day.

How can you tell the difference between a mosquito bite and a chigger bite?

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Because a bee sting is bigger than a spider bite

What is motion in a flying mosquito?

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because every ---------------------------- is in a stae of motion

Which countries don't have mosquitoes?

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Mosquitoes tend to live in humid, wet, water abundant environments. Countries that could possibly not meet any of those criteria could be: Greenland, Antarctica, or any other place that's extremely cold or desert areas with not much standing water.

Are mosquitoes attracted to co2?

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because they like blood

How many wing beats do Rufous Hummingbirds do per second?

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A Rufous Hummingbird has a wingspan of 3 - 4 cm and can flap/beat thier wings about 200 times a second

What should you do if bitten by a green fly?

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If a green fly bites you its fine rinse it out and put a band-aid on it or just leave it if it's not bleeding. Green flies are not harmful but are dirty and can carry disease, but they're just like mosquitoes if your bitten by one no biggie.

Definition for green flys:

Green flies, or green bottle flies, are shiny, metallic green in color. Their eyes are large, compound and tinted red. Like other blow and bottle flies, these flies are commonly found on farms.

Adults feed pollen, serving as key pollinators for plants that mimic the smell of carrion. Although painful, green flies are not known to transfer diseases through biting. Rather, the transfer of pathogens occurs when they land on food or food preparation surfaces after coming into contact with carrion or feces.

Female flies choose dead and wounded animals, as well as feces, within which to lay their eggs. Green bottle flies are particularly fond of dog feces and large populations may be found in dog parks and dog runs as a result. After hatching, yellow-gray larvae feed for two to 10 days, amassing enough body weight to last through their upcoming pupa stage. The scientific community has taken special interest in the larvae of these flies for their potential to treat necrotic flesh wounds in sanitized, controlled conditions.

Why is mosquito important?

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Without mosquitoes then the ecosystem would be all messed up and the animals like dragonfly's, frogs, bats, etc wouldn't be able to eat them and would be hungry.

Why does the mosquitoes hate the smell of an orange?

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Because they hate the smell of the peel of the orange. It makes them dizzy.

Why do bugs fly toward light?

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An insect flying north, for example, could judge its direction by keeping a natural source of light such as the sun or moon on its right side. This method works well as long as the source of light remains constant and at a distance. If an insect encounters a round incandescent porch light, however, it becomes confused by the light source. It will continue to circle a light because it instinctively wants to keep the light on a certain side of its body while navigating.

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They can find their way. The light Looks like the moon of sun. The bug becomes confused by the light. It will go around the light because the want to keep the light on a side of their body while searching around it.

What level of consumer is a mosquito?

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Mosquitos don't really have a level of consumption. Mosquitos are parasites, meaning they live off of another organism. In this case, they live off the blood of humans and other animals.

What do you see around you encourage the breeding of mosquitoes?

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small containers of water, mosquitoes breed in them.

Why mosquito does not spread maleria?

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Diseases spread by mosquitoes need to be able to replicate inside the mosquito. Not all viruses, bacteria, or other organisms are capable of replicating in mosquitoes. Malaria and Dengue and Yellow fever have part of their life cycle in mosquitoes, and are able to infect them and replicate in them. HIV, on the other hand, cannot replicate in mosquitoes, because it has no proteins with which to bind to any mosquito cells. HIV can be ingested by a mosquito, but it can't infect the mosquito and replicate in it, so the mosquito can't spread HIV. Not all viruses are carried by mosquitos.

Do mosquitoes have enemies?

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If they didn't have any predators, I think we'd have a pretty serious mosquito problem on our hands. The typical answers come to mind--birds and bats--but I'm sure there are many others. I looked up a few journal articles that may interest you.

Title: Laboratory and field assessment of the potential of larvivorous, air-breathing fishes as predators of culicine mosquitoes

Author(s): Bhattacharjee, Indranil; Aditya, Gautam; Chandra, Goutam

Source: Biological Control Volume: 49 Issue: 2 Pages: 126-133 Published: MAY 2009

Title: Biological control of mosquito populations through frogs: Opportunities & constrains

Author(s): Raghavendra, K.; Sharma, P.; Dash, A. P.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Research Volume: 128 Issue: 1 Pages: 22-25 Published: JUL 2008

Title: Study on the predatory potential of notonectid bug, (Anisops sardae),against mosquito larvae in North Delhi

Author(s): Dhiman, R. C.; Singh, R. K.; Mittal, P. K.

Source: Journal of Communicable Diseases Volume: 36 Issue: 3 Pages: 214-216 Published: SEP 2004

Title: Diving beetles (Dytiscidae) as predators of mosquito larvae (Culicidae) in field experiments and in laboratory tests of prey preference.

Author(s): Lundkvist, E.; Landin, J.; Jackson, M., et al.

Source: Bulletin of Entomological Research Volume: 93 Issue: 3 Pages: 219-226 Published: June 2003

Title: THE EFFECT OF DITCHING FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL ON SALT MARSH USE BY BIRDS IN ROWLEY MASSACHUSETTS USA

Author(s): CLARKE J; HARRINGTON B A; HRUBY T, et al.

Source: Journal of Field Ornithology Volume: 55 Issue: 2 Pages: 160-180 Published: 1984

How do crane flies mate?

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I just watched two flies mate on my patio in Manhattan! They were doing it the same way we do it. The male (well I'm assuming it was the male) was behind the female... They performed this act for 4 hours! I was in shock!-No, the male puts his "finger" into the female and they dance with it in still.

What is the difference between a mosquito and a mosquito eater?

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No, they usually don't eat once adults they just breed and die, if they do eat they eat nectar. As larvae they eat what most larvae do, roots and other vegetation in the soil.

How do you prevent diseases carried by mosquitoes?

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The best way to reduce mosquito populations is by eliminating their breeding grounds, which can be any pool of standing water larger than a few square centimeters where they can lay their eggs. Standing water should be drained or treated. This includes places such as under flowerpots, in umbrella holders, outdoor privies, old tires or fish tanks, and drainage areas from air conditioning systems. Small ponds or swampy areas should be treated to prevent mosquitoes eggs from being laid or hatched.

What is an immature form of a mosquito called?

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A mosquito larva which lives below the surface of stagnant water.

Does toothpaste cure mosquito bites?

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I've just been scratching my bites like crazy. I had 15 on one foot and 4 on the other and just had a 20 minute walk home during which I got another 9 or so...

Couldn't stop scratching - and I'm especially sensitive, so they really swell up... So googled and found that tea tree oil and toothpaste relieve itchiness. Figured it can't hurt to try, so I put on my tea tree oil toothpaste (natural) and instant relief! Never had this in my life. No 'AfterBite' or any other 'Bite Relief Creams' ever worked for me...

Are mosquitoes a keystone species?

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A keystone species is one that other lifeforms in an ecosystem depend on. Mosquitoes are a keystone species because they are extremely low on the food chain, and if they were removed from an ecosystem, the food supply would be interrupted.

How mosquito avoid predators?

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Bats, birds, other insects.

Can I get Ebola through a mosquito bite?

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Mosquito bites can cause septicemia indirectly. A mosquito bite can cause malaria, which can quickly turn into sepsis. Sepsis is the body's often deadly response to infection or injury.

Can you use carabao manure as mosquito repellent?

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Of course, cow manure contains phosporensce which emulsify and coagulate amongst the masses. After a few days of curing, the cow manure should be bathed in a salt solution, and then that mixture put into a spray bottle. Then one can spray it on one's ankles and this will keep the mosquitoes away. It's advised to only spray it on your ankles or below.

Why mosquitoes are more attracted to the colour blue?

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chickens are really cool and no body is afraid but me of wacko chicken costumes

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lets try to be a little bit more serious and mature when answering questions? its not hard.

anyways blue is a dark color which holds heat, mosquitoes sense heat. dark colors make it easier to find you