Mosquitoes
Alongside flies (Brachyera), the mosquitoes (Nemotacera) are one of two sub-genuses of the Diptera family. Most mosquitoes have slender insects with a delicate body structure, thread-like, multi-jointed feelers (antennae) and long, thin legs. They often have biting-sucking mandibles. The subgenus incorporates around 45 families. Some mosquito taxa are important as blood-sucking carriers of diseases (biting midges, gnats, blackflies and sand flies).
Behaviour:
Mosquitoes occur in the summer and in the autumn near to water. Female mosquitoes feed in part off blood. Mosquitoes primarily bite in the evenings and early mornings when the air is quiet and moist.
Damage/illnesses:
In our area of the world, mosquitoes are primarily irksome; some of their bites are painful. Mosquitoes are attracted by sweat and by carbon dioxide which is created when we breathe out.
Control:
Use Neocid EXPERT Mosquito-stop combination vaporiser. Alternative: Use Neocid EXPERT Insect Spray.
Prophylaxis:
Install fly screens on the windows.
Remove sources of light in front of opened windows.
Use repellents on the skin, e.g. kik or HEROPIC.