There are many different types of mosquitoes. They can be broken down into 8 kinds: Aedes, anopheles, culex, culiseta, mansonia, psorophora, toxorhynchites, and wyeomyia. In Houston, the most common types of mosquitoes include the Aedes, anopheles, and culex.
Aedes Aegypti: Also known as the yellow fever mosquito, this is a dangerous pest common in Houston. These mosquitoes carry Zika virus, dengue, and yellow fever. They are active at night and during cloudy weather. Eliminate stagnant water to ensure they don’t have a habitat.
Anopheles Quadrimaculatus: also known as the common malaria mosquito, this mosquito is large and dark brown. They are active throughout the night and carry many diseases such as malaria, heartworms, and parasites. Standing water can become a breeding ground for these pests.
Aedes Albopictus: Also known as an Asian tiger mosquito, this mosquito is tiny and dark with white stripes. They bite humans and animals, potentially passing many diseases. Active during the daytime, they breed in plants and tree holes.
Culex Pipiens: Famously known as the common house mosquito, this mosquito can breed indoors or outdoors. Active during the night, they can spread diseases like meningitis. Make sure to keep areas clean and free of sugar to reduce the chances of this pest taking hold of your home.