MOSQUITOES
Mosquitoes are not only pests; they are a major health hazard, with hundreds of annual deaths attributed to mosquito-borne disease.
Mosquitoes are actually the world's deadliest animal having caused more deaths than all wars combined!
Mosquitoes are insects that belong to the order Diptera, the True Flies. Mosquitoes differ from other flies inthat mosquito wings have scales. Female mosquitoes' mouthparts form a long antennae (proboscis) for piercing and sucking. Males differ from females by having feathery antennae and mouthparts not suitable for piercing skin. Blood-feeding females usually must ingest a blood meal in order to develop eggs. Saliva injected by females while engorging on blood causes itching. Males, as well as females, sip nectar, honeydew and fruit juices. There are over 2500 different species of mosquitoes throughout the world.