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Mosquito Control

Encyclopedia Article

Mosquito populations in Iowa are determined primarily by the frequency and amount of rain that falls during the course of the spring, summer, and early fall.  Mosquitoes have a complete life cycle of four stages: Egg > Larva > Pupa > Adult.  The first three stages occur in standing water.  The eggs hatch when exposed to water; the larvae ("wrigglers") feed and grow in water; pupae ("tumblers") remain in the water while they transform to the flying adult.

Mosquitoes

News Article

This spring's abundant rain has created the potential for an upsurge in mosquito activity that may be "felt" by many people over the next few weeks. The only reason we have not felt the problem before now is that our unseasonal cool temperatures have slowed the mosquito developmental rate and delayed adult emergence in many areas of the state. Regardless of whether record numbers of mosquitoes are produced this year, many people are now asking how to control these pests in and around their homes.