Mosquito Control is regulated by Federal, State and local laws. These laws determine exactly when and how Gainesville controls its mosquito population. Citizens pay this fee monthly as part of their utility bill. Mosquito Control inspects over 500 breeding sites each month using IPM techniques. All mosquitoes must have water to develop.
Most species prefer slow-moving or stagnant water in which to lay their eggs.
During warm weather mosquitoes can complete their life cycle in 3-4 days. Only the female mosquito bites - she needs a blood meal to fertilize her eggs. The itching of a mosquito bite is caused by a small amount of saliva that the female injects to prevent the blood from clotting. These life cycle stages easily can be seen in the water. The most effective means of reducing mosquitoes around the home is to destroy their breeding habitats.