The female needs the blood as a protein source to produce her eggs. Mosquitoes feed on nectar from small flowers and grasses. Some mosquito species prefer to bite birds, others horses, and some will even bite frogs and turtles. Mosquitoes can fly considerable distances, some up to 25 miles. Mosquitoes do not breed in grasses or shrubs although as adults they will often rest in these areas during the day.
Mosquitoes are responsible for more human death than any other living creature.
Mosquitoes do transmit dog and cat heartworm. Ground level adult mosquito abatement within the control zone. Liability insurance protection for work incidental to mosquito control within the activity of the Commission. The supply and maintenance of pesticide application equipment. Training of mosquito control personnel.