But what does, is the elimination of a mosquito s breeding grounds. Mosquitoes are poor flyers and cannot maneuver in heavy winds and will use any element of nature or structure for shelter, such as the leeward sides of houses, children s playhouses, trees and tall grasses.
Many people erroneously believe deadly insecticides are a good control measure against mosquitoes.
They re not. Instead they kill birds, fish and beneficial insects. What s more, if these chemicals fail to break down in the environment, they are washed into the nearest river, creek or lake, and possibly, aquatic recreation or drinking water source. Like the other bloodsucker the vampire mosquitoes don t like sunlight. While trees shade the house and the yard, they also benefit the life cycle of the mosquito.