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Title: Mosquitoes Pest Control in Brisbane (1)


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Mosquitoes Pest Control Brisbane Northside
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  • It is only the female mosquitoes that seek
    animals out for their blood, which they need in
    order to reproduce.

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  • Number of species 350Size range 4 mm 6
    mmDistribution Mosquitoes are found throughout
    Australia.

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  • Habitat Mosquitoes often live in urban
    areas.Behaviour and adaptations Feeding and
    Diet The female mosquitoes eat animal blood.

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  • Life cycle
  • A few days after a blood meal, female mosquitoes
    lay about 200 eggs on any water surface-even
    small water bodies such as bottom trays of
    potplants are suitable.

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  • Most species produce egg rafts where many eggs
    are cemented together, floating until they hatch
    after two to three days. Although they live in
    water, the larvae known as wrigglers breathe
    air and come equipped with their own snorkelling
    equipment.

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  • Attached to their abdomen is a siphon, which they
    use when they come to the surface to
    breathe.Females live for about a month while
    males often live for only a week, during which
    they feed on nectar.

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  • To know more information, visit us

http//thirstypestcontrol.com.au
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