How Long Can a Single Mosquito Live?

Jul 04, 2022

Do mosquitoes live longer than a couple of days? Absolutely. Male mosquitoes only need nectar from flowers to survive, which is why they only live about a week. But don’t underestimate the males because during this time period they can fertilize thousands of females. Female mosquitoes consume nectar as well but more importantly, blood. In order for them to have offspring and continue the generations, they need protein, which they extract from humans and other animals. Due to this, females are the only ones that bite us. While males only live about a week, females live for 2-3 months. Yikes!!!

I don’t know about you, but I am not a fan of the duration that these insects live! They are also very resilient and when laying their eggs in the fall, those eggs remain dormant and then hatch in the spring. This means that during the summer all those newer generation mosquitoes are in full force, trying to reproduce before time runs out. Mature mosquitoes can thrive in almost any climate other than very cold temperatures (40° and below). Their favorite habitat is around water, but they only need your gutters and/or bird baths to lay eggs and call your yard their home. Don't let these bothersome pests ruin your summer plans!

Contact Mosquito Hero so you can start having mosquito-free seasons and making wonderful memories in the beautiful outdoors!

Customer

"I was a little skeptical of using a mosquito service as I have never had a service like that before and was unsure of how effective it would be. Well, I'm glad I decided to go ahead and get the mosquito program. We can now sit on our back deck anytime of the day or night, not get bitten and enjoy our backyard. A surprised but happy customer."

Tony. G

Main Line,PA

I have put a lot of work into my backyard and Mosquito Hero allows me to get maximum enjoyment out of my yard in the summer months. Our family gets to sit outside in the evenings without being bothered by mosquitoes. We have a large yard with lots of trees so I was worried that their service would not be effective given the size, but we have had no problems. For anyone that spends a lot of time outdoors, their service is definitely worth it!

Allison G.

I have fogged myself, have had another company spray for mosquitoes in the past, and neither has been especially successful. I live in a very green area outside the city, with a large property complete with many tall trees and bushes. Having been a happy Weed Man customer for years, I decided to give their mosquito service (Mosquito Hero) a try, and am glad I did. For the past few weeks we have been able to sit and eat outside void of the usual infestation that would drive us indoors or force the use of multiple anti-mosquito devices like coils, lamps, and personal sprays to survive. My neighbours and daughter are about to follow my lead and sign up for a program as soon as possible. I can’t wait for the next application to maintain our enjoyment of our outdoor space.

Don Ross