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How long do mosquitoes live?

April 26, 2017live mosquitoes

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How long do mosquitoes live?

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It varies by species, but most live from 2-4 weeks. Some females will live through the winter up to six months, hibernating in a sense; until warmer weather arrives (that is why we might get a mosquito bite when it is 85 degrees outside, 3 days after snow was on the ground). Even the eggs of some species can remain unhatched in mudflats for years until standing moisture jumpstarts the lifecycle into action.

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Life span vary by species. Most adult female mosquitoes live 2-3 weeks. Some species that over-winter in garages, culverts and attics can live as long as 6 months.

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Most adult mosquitoes wind up as food for birds, dragonflies, or spiders. Others succumb to the effects of wind, rain, and drought. Those that dont may persist for as long as 2-3 months and adults that hibernate can live as long 6-8 months.

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On average, mosquitoes live about 20-30 days. In the coldness of winter, they may live twice as long. Of course, through effective mosquito control, mosquitoes can be prevented or killed in the larval, pupae or adult stage thus preventing biting and disease transmission.

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While every species is different, the most common types found in the United States live about 30 days. Mosquitoes spend about the first ten to 14 days of that in the water developing from egg to adult.

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