Sprinkler Magician
April 6, 2022
As far as we know, all mosquitoes are cold-blooded. This means they must rely on warm ambient air to stay mobile since they cannot produce their heat.
So, as mosquito season ends and temperatures start to consistently be in the low 50s, they begin searching for a place to hide out – but where?
Where Do Mosquitoes Go in the Winter?
You may not like this answer, but the best chance they have for survival is in your home.
Besides your home, mosquitoes will go anywhere that gives them a fighting chance of not freezing to death. Some common places include hollow logs, caves, and animal burrows.
How Long Do Mosquitoes Hibernate During Winter?
The length of time mosquitoes can hibernate varies among species.
Usually, it’s however long it takes. Despite only having an active lifespan of a couple of weeks, some species in the northern U.S. can live six to eight months when dormant.
Do Mosquitoes Die During Winter?
Yes, a lot of mosquitoes die during Winter, but not all of them.;
It may not be a surprise that the ones that don’t hibernate suffer the greatest casualties. Despite this, most of their eggs and larvae will survive – even in frozen water!
Do All Mosquitoes Hibernate in Winter
No, not all mosquitoes hibernate. It depends on the species.
The ones that don’t hibernate spend the last weeks of warm weather laying as many eggs as possible. This is because many adults will die, but their eggs can survive through the Winter.
The unhatched mosquitoes will stay in their eggs until Spring then begin developing into adults.
How to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Home During Winter
Unless you live in an area that regularly gets above 50 or 60 in the Winter, you won’t really have to worry about mosquitoes getting in your home. Though, they can sneak in just before it starts getting cold – here’s how to keep mosquitoes out of your house.
Seal Up Cracks to the Outside
Mosquitoes are attracted to heat, so they will squeeze through the smallest of cracks if it means surviving Winter. Because of this, it’s important to make sure all cracks to the outside are completely sealed. Check windows, doors, or any visible cracks on the exterior of your home. ;
Repair or Install Screens
If you have your windows open, screens are the only line of defense against mosquitoes getting into your home. As it starts to cool off, they search for a place to wait out the cold. So if your screens are broken or missing, you might as well be inviting mosquitoes inside.
Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
We have developed a mosquito solution that is safe to use around kids and pets when used as directed. It’s the perfect solution to keep your whole family outside this mosquito season.