Mosquito ecology

Mosquito ecology involves understanding their lifecycles, habits, and environments. Mosquitoes lay eggs in water, where larvae develop before emerging as adult insects. They thrive in stagnant water sources like ponds, puddles, and containers. Female mosquitoes feed on blood to develop eggs, often choosing hosts like humans or animals. Their activity varies with temperature and humidity, affecting when and where they are most abundant. Understanding mosquito ecology helps in controlling their populations and reducing disease transmission, as they can carry illnesses like malaria, dengue, and Zika. Managing breeding sites and protective measures are key to controlling their impact.