Nearly everyone is affected by mosquitoes during the warmer
months of the year. These pests swarm at outdoor events and
breed prolifically in stagnant water--from bird baths to
discarded tires--even puddles from the latest rainfall. Certain
land features, such as swamps, reservoirs and retention ponds
are virtual breeding grounds for mosquitoes. And, all it takes
is one tenacious pest to infiltrate your home and make everyone
inside miserable. Contrary to popular belief, mosquitoes do not
require blood to live, as they actually feed on nectar. The
males are not blood drinkers; however, the female of the species
requires it in order to lay eggs. Once she lays her eggs, a
female mosquito will seek more blood in order to produce more
young. She will continue this cycle during her short life span
of about two weeks. Though some may consider them an unpleasant
nuisance, mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than
any other insect. Mosquitoes feed off both humans and animals,
thereby easily infecting host