When are there the most mosquitoes? How should we prevent and repel mosquitoes?

When are there the most mosquitoes? How should we prevent and repel mosquitoes?

Are there mosquitoes when the weather is cold?

The blooming mosquito mouth means that it is too cold and the mosquitoes no longer have the strength to bite people. This is a common phenomenon, but for some industrial cities now, due to serious pollution and rising average annual temperatures, mosquitoes may live longer, and some mosquitoes can even survive the winter. But don't worry, those mosquitoes can no longer bite you. Even if the heater at home is very hot, it won't have the power to sting people.

When are the mosquitoes most abundant?

In Ningbo, there are three main types of mosquitoes: Culex pipiens, Aedes albopictus and Culex tritaenorhynchus, of which the first two are active. Mostly. Aedes albopictus is commonly known as the "flower mosquito" and has particularly dark hands. Aedes albopictus is active during the day, and female mosquitoes like to suck human blood. They are very active blood-suckers. They mostly attack humans outdoors, but they also sting and suck blood indoors. The peak of blood sucking is between 4 and 5 pm, and the second peak is between 9 and 10 am.

Many people may think that the higher the temperature, the more active mosquitoes may be, but this is not the case. Usually in the hottest season, because rainfall is less, water evaporates quickly, and there are fewer breeding places, there are not as many mosquitoes as expected.

However, even in winter, dormant mosquitoes can still be found in some places. Could it be that mosquitoes are becoming more and more vital nowadays? Zhuang Luruo, deputy director of the Haishu District Health Care Office, explained that this is because the conditions for shelter from the cold are now better, and the number of overwintering mosquitoes has increased. For example, basements are generally warm in winter and cool in summer, with a lot of water accumulation, plus being dark and humid, making them an excellent place for mosquitoes to overwinter and lay eggs.

How to prevent and repel mosquitoes

1. You should take a shower as soon as possible after exercise to keep your skin fresh;

2. Mosquito repellent water should not be mixed with sunscreen** *use. Because the main ingredients of mosquito repellent are DEET and alcohol, mixing them will reduce or even completely cancel the mosquito repellent effect;

3. Strictly prevent mosquitoes from entering the home: screen windows, screen doors, mosquito nets, and electric mosquito swatters are all It’s ready to use;

4. Don’t not wear socks in summer because you feel too hot. This will cause the sweat smell to evaporate quickly and attract mosquitoes.