Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed on human and animal blood or plant juices.
Only female mosquitoes bite to get a blood meal for their growing eggs. Mosquitoes are generally considered a nuisance pest, but occasionally can transmit disease. There are about 65 different species of mosquitoes in New York State. Culex mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water around the home. They can develop in any stagnant water that lasts more than 4 days.