Mosquitoes are More than a Nuisance, They’re a Public Health Risk
In addition to being a danger to you and your family, mosquitoes can transmit diseases and parasites to your beloved pets!
For more information about possible health risks fo to CDC.gov or the AMCA's mosquito.org
What Do Mosquitoes Look Like?
Mosquitoes are flying insects with long legs and slender bodies. Generally, only around a quarter inch long, mosquitoes are relatively small, but still very visible to the human eye. Their hind wings are small and a long ‘stinger,’ called a proboscis, which is the instrument used to pierce the skin and feed on blood, protrudes from the heads of the females. There are several different species with various characteristics and differences, but ont thing is certain, they want to make a meal of you!