Are Tiger Mosquitoes in New Mexico?
Posted by Mosquito SquadSeptember 25, 2024
Yes, there are Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, in NM. The Aedes aegypti, or yellow fever mosquito, also resides here.
Are there differences between these mosquitoes with similar names? The Ades aegypti mosquito averages in size from 4mm to 7mm in length. Their abdomens are dark brown or black, and their backs are distinguished by white scales that form the pattern or a violin. Aedes albopictus mosquitoes boast a black body with white stripes, with a distinguishing single white stripe in the middle of its head and back. The tiger mosquito is similar in size to the yellow fever mosquito, averaging about 6mm in length. Both varieties of Aedes mosquitoes have larger females than males.
What diseases to Aedes mosquitoes transmit?
The Aedes albopictus can transmit Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Similarly, the Aedes aegypti is capable of spreading those diseases, plus yellow fever. Both Aedes mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters, and they are often found close to and inside our homes.
What is the lifespan of the Aedes mosquitoes?
Aedes mosquitoes take from one week to 10 days to develop from egg to adult. Once they reach adulthood, they will survive about two weeks, reproducing on average three times during those two weeks. Both the tiger mosquito and yellow fever mosquito lay approximately 100 eggs at a time – about 300 in their lifetime.
When should I treat mosquitoes in Las Cruces?
Mosquitoes can remain active for many months of the year in Las Cruces. They can emerge from winter diapause in mid to late February and remain active well into November. To reduce the number of mosquitoes around your Las Cruces area home or business is to reduce the likelihood of nuisance biting by tiger mosquitoes or any other mosquito species. Fewer bites mean lower chances of contracting a mosquito-borne illness. Mosquito Squad of Las Cruces can help!
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