Most species live about 2 weeks. One discarded tire can produce tens of thousands of mosquitoes over a season. The mosquitoes that breed around the home tend not to fly far, and will remain a nuisance to the neighborhood. The northern house mosquito, Culex pipiens, is commonly found in urban areas. They lay eggs in any receptacle containing water rich in decomposing organic material.
Populations peak at mid-summer.
Other mosquitoes lay eggs in rotted out tree-holes where a branch has been lost or where several branches meet. Discarded tires full of leaves and other containers are very attractive as egg-laying sites. The females feed in the morning and early evening. Other species of mosquito's also share these habitats and will enter your home to feed. Breeding can be reduced by eliminating standing water.