Insect
Mosquito
Culex / Aedes spp.
Mosquitoes thrive in Highveld summers and breed in any pocket of standing water — rain-water tanks, pot saucers, blocked gutters, swimming-pool covers and birdbaths. Beyond the irritation of bites, Culex and Aedes species transmit West Nile virus, dengue and chikungunya. Effective control combines breeding-source elimination, larvicide of permanent water and a perimeter residual treatment.
How to identify
- 3–6 mm slender body, single pair of wings, long proboscis
- Female bites; male feeds only on plant nectar
- Larvae ('wrigglers') visible in any standing water
- Active dawn and dusk, attracted to CO2 and warmth
Where they hide
- Pot saucers, birdbaths and pet-water bowls
- Blocked gutters and downpipes
- Pool covers, fishponds and rain-water tanks
- Tree holes, wheelbarrows and tyre piles
Health & property risks
- Transmits West Nile, dengue, chikungunya
- Severe allergic reactions in some individuals
- Disrupts outdoor entertaining and patio use
- Risk to outdoor venues, restaurants and lodges
Prevention tips
- Tip out any standing water weekly
- Larvicide rain-water tanks and ornamental ponds
- Fit fine-mesh screens to bedroom windows
- Schedule perimeter mister treatment in summer
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