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Warm temperatures and rainy, damp conditions provide the perfect breeding environment for one of the most annoying - and recently more dangerous - pests around: mosquitoes. Not only are the itchy, irritating bites a big turnoff, but fears of the West Nile virus still factor into many people's decision to avoid places where mosquitoes are prevalent. Their fears aren't unfounded - there were more than 9,000 cases of West Nile virus reported in 2003. Request a free consultation on Orkin's mosquito treatment program today.

Latin Name:
Order Diptera

Appearance:
Distinctive from flies because of their long proboscis and scales on the back and veins of their wings.

Habit:
Found from the tropics to the arctic. Reliant on a water source.

Diet:
Adult female is the only stage that feeds on blood.

Reproduction:
Larvae and pupae live in water, preferably still waters.

Other:
Encephalitis spread by mosquitoes continues to be a problem in the United States.

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