{"id":3271,"date":"2023-09-26T12:38:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T16:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cramerpestcontrol.com\/?p=3271"},"modified":"2023-09-27T12:21:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:21:01","slug":"mosquito-myths-debunked-separating-fact-from-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cramerpestcontrol.com\/blog\/mosquito-myths-debunked-separating-fact-from-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Mosquito Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”right” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(12,121,63,0.43) 12%|#59a544 25%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/cramerpestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mosquito-prevention-pest-control-near-columbia-sumter-sc.jpg” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”-22%” background_vertical_offset=”27%” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”1%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”42px” header_font_size_tablet=”42px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.61) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/cramerpestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mosquito-prevention-reduction-south-carolina.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”8%” background_image_height=”4%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”10%” background_vertical_offset=”1%” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_image_width_tablet=”13%” background_image_height_tablet=”0%” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”8%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”4%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1660px” custom_padding=”0px||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
We all know that person (or maybe we are that person) who mosquitoes seem to love. But is it really true that mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others? Today we’re here to set the record straight on this question and several other common beliefs about mosquitoes.<\/p>\n
Some of these facts might even help you get bitten less – although your best defense against mosquitoes is going to be wearing long sleeves and insect repellent combined with monthly mosquito control treatments for your yard<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/cramerpestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mosquito-prevention-reduction-south-carolina.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”7%” background_image_height=”48%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”24%” background_vertical_offset=”100%” max_width=”1660px” custom_padding=”||5px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_image_width_tablet=”10%” background_image_width_phone=”38%” background_image_height_tablet=”20%” background_image_height_phone=”26%” background_position_phone=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”14%” background_horizontal_offset_phone=”-17%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”83%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”91%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fact<\/strong> Other factors such as body odor, the amount of body heat you emit, lactic acid concentration<\/a> in your body, and even the amount of carbon dioxide you exhale can increase or decrease your attractiveness to these pests.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”6%” background_image_height=”17%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”41%” max_width=”1660px” custom_padding=”||5px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_position_phone=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”15%” background_horizontal_offset_phone=”6%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”32px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fiction<\/strong> Also, some species of mosquitoes, like the native Elephant Mosquito (Toxorhynchites rutilus) actually eat other mosquitoes<\/a>. A single T. rutilus larvae can eat over 500 larvae of the disease spreading A. aegypti and A. albopictus mosquitoes. The adult mosquitoes of this mosquito-killing species are entirely harmless – with both male and females feeding solely on nectar.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”6%” background_image_height=”17%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”41%” max_width=”1660px” custom_padding=”||5px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_position_phone=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”15%” background_horizontal_offset_phone=”6%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fiction<\/strong> Mosquitoes are incredibly resourceful and can breed in even the smallest amounts of standing water. The tiny rim of water left in the saucer below potted plants or even a discarded plastic bottle cap can be enough to start the mosquito life cycle anew.<\/p>\n Removing sources of standing water, like old tires and trash, is an important first step towards reducing mosquito populations. However, more comprehensive measures like mosquito control treatments are required for effectively managing mosquito populations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cramerpestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/monthly-prevention-mosquito-control-services-fort-mill-charlestonsc-1000-\u00d7-667-px.gif” alt=”Ticks on dog.” title_text=”monthly-prevention-mosquito-control-services-fort-mill-charlestonsc (1000 \u00d7 667 px)” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_horizontal=”6px” box_shadow_vertical=”6px” box_shadow_blur=”6px” box_shadow_color=”#59a544″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.57) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0.63) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/cramerpestcontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mosquito-prevention-reduction-south-carolina.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”6%” background_image_height=”30%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”19%” background_vertical_offset=”1%” max_width=”1660px” custom_padding=”||5px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_image_width_tablet=”18%” background_image_width_phone=”19%” background_image_height_phone=”22%” background_horizontal_offset_phone=”15%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”37%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”38%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nMosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others<\/h2>\n
Yes, it’s true! Mosquitoes do seem to have a preference when it comes to their targets. One study found that Aedes aegypti, a common mosquito here in South Carolina, shows a clear preference for people of the type-B blood group<\/a>.<\/p>\nAll mosquitoes bite humans<\/h3>\n
This is a common misconception. In reality, only female mosquitoes bite – they need the protein found in blood to help develop their eggs. Male mosquitoes, on the other hand, are only interested in nectar and couldn’t care less about your veins.<\/p>\nMosquito issues can be effectively addressed by draining the bird bath or kiddie pool<\/h3>\n
While draining stagnant water from a little used wading pool can help reduce some mosquito breeding grounds, it’s far from a foolproof solution.<\/p>\nMosquitoes are more active during a full moon<\/h3>\n