Mosquitoes The gentle North Carolina climate supports 56 species of mosquitoes. Only a few of these species are a problem to humans.
Many species are rare and prefer to feed on birds, frogs or turtles.
Generally only regarded as pests, mosquitoes do play an important role in the environment. Larvae are a source of food for other aquatic organisms. Adults of many mosquito species have an important role in the pollination of several plants. However, mosquitoes also serve as vectors in the transmission of disease pathogens between animals. These pathogens pose a significant risk to the health of both humans and domesticated animals in North Carolina.