Do Mosquitoes Bite in the Winter?
Posted by Mosquito SquadNovember 8, 2024
There are a couple of factors that determine whether you could receive a winter mosquito bite.
Some mosquito species are adapted to cooler weather than others. But generally speaking, if the weather is below 50°F, you are not likely to receive a mosquito bite. That is, unless the mosquito is surviving in a sheltered area or somehow gets inside your home. Mosquitoes certainly do bite in the winter in warm climates, or in West St. Louis County if the weather warms up above 60°F for a few days. Mosquitoes are most active in temperatures between 60° and 80°F with moderate humidity. If you are in a place with those winter temperatures, you can receive a mosquito bite.
What Happens to Mosquitoes in the Winter?
Mosquitoes will seek shelter to enter diapause in the winter when the weather falls consistently below 50°F. Adult mosquitoes can freeze to death when exposed to temperatures at or below freezing. Mosquito eggs, which are deposited in stagnant water sources, can survive freezing temperatures and hatch in the spring.
Do Other Pests Survive Winter Like Mosquitoes?
Yes, other pests, like ticks, stink bugs, and spiders can also survive winter if they find proper shelter. Ticks will burrow beneath the soil or organic ground litter, where they will enter diapause. Stink bugs try living in your home’s eaves, attic, crawl space, or beneath your siding – anywhere they can find to avoid direct environmental exposure.
What’s more, rodents are quite active in winter if they breach your home’s exterior boundaries. They will seek shelter in your crawl spaces, attics, garages, or inside your home, where they will remain warm and satiated. If you have rodents in your home, you’ll see signs. They chew into the food inside your pantries and cabinets. They leave droppings behind. They can even chew through your walls, floors, and night become a fire hazard by chewing your home’s electrical wiring. If you have rodents in the West St. Louis County area, give Mosquito Squad a call for professional rodent control.
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