What Happens to Mosquitos in Winter?

With colder weather comes a change in many of the pests we’re used to dealing with during the summer months. While some pests go dormant or hibernate, mosquitos have an interesting way of surviving the cold winter months. Here is a deeper look at what happens to mosquitoes during winter and how they survive until spring to help you deal with mosquitoes year-round.

Adults Lay Eggs

Before winter arrives, adult female mosquitoes lay eggs that are resistant to freezing temperatures. The eggs are then left in areas with standing water, such as creeks, ponds, and marshes. They can also be left in any pool of standing water, which is why it is important to be aware of any areas of moisture in your yard around your home. These eggs can survive in this state for up to 8 months and will hatch when temperatures warm up again in the early spring. These eggs are a major threat to you and your home when it comes to mosquitoes.

Adults Die

As the temperature drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, adult mosquitoes begin dying off quickly due to cold exposure. This means that the pesky biting bugs you may have encountered during the summertime will disappear as soon as temperatures start dropping in autumn. This can be a great reprieve in the winter months from these pesky biters, but you can’t just assume that you have eliminated your mosquito problems if they go away during winter. 

Eggs Survive

Because of their ability to survive extreme temperatures, mosquito eggs can still hatch even after prolonged periods spent frozen or submerged in water or ice. When temperatures return to normal levels and light returns (both necessary conditions for hatching), these eggs will begin hatching into larvae which then turn into adults over several weeks. It is these eggs that produce the next generation of bugs in the springtime that will continue to bother you unless you take steps to eliminate them. 

By understanding how mosquitoes survive through winter, homeowners are better equipped to anticipate when mosquitos will be more active around their home and plan accordingly by calling a professional pest control service like Natura Pest Control which can inspect your property and apply treatments designed to reduce mosquito populations around your home so you can enjoy your outdoor space without worry!

Are you dealing with a mosquito issue or other pest problems in your home or business? Take the first steps today and look through the services offered at Natura Pest Control to eliminate pests.