US States With The Most Mosquito Problems

Mosquitos, or as I say ‘The Vampires of the Animal Kingdom’, are a huge nuisance to many people. Yes, they are just trying to feed as best they know how, which is fair, but they are still a pain and can cause many issues.

The Perfect Home

These little suckers thrive in humidity and warm weather. Ideally, a place with long grass and bushes would be great! We all need somewhere to hide from predators and enemies. Taking about predators, food is a must! Unfortunately, humans are a great source of food.

The Great United States of America

Many people dream of going to the USA. The place where dreams come true. Turns out, it is also one of the places where you are a snack when you are dreaming. 7 of the states of America happen to be hotspots for mosquitos – their dreams come true too!

Significant Mosquito States

Warm climates, marshy wetlands, and diverse systems create a mosquito’s dream. Florida, Texas, Louisiana, California, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama have proven to have the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Not only do they have the right habitat, but also the right people….which often means hot and sweaty thanks to the weather.

Florida Fan Club

With its humidity and warm climate, Florida has proven to be a good home for a wide variety of mosquitos. Whilst this may be a win for the bloodsuckers, it has caused many problems within Florida. Along with the big issue of mosquito-borne viruses, the seasonal insects have an impact on tourism within the State. Funny to think that mosquitos, little insects, can affect business income and family holidays.

Mississippi Mosquito

Mississippi is another significant place where mosquitos can grow their population. The climate of a place is often a big factor in whether you want to stay there or not. Many of the various mosquito species have decided they like it. Mississippi provides an ideal home and breeding ground for them to welcome their larvae into the world…and spread unwelcome diseases.

Increasing Population

Mosquitos are one of the animals that are not currently having a population decrease, which is good. The mosquito population depends on the area, however, within the United States of America, female mosquitos have found exactly what they need for egg development. For the females to develop eggs they need a good and regular source of blood and water. They can find blood sources by detecting the carbon dioxide and body heat of mammals. Unfortunately for us, humans are mammals.

Viruses From Blood To Blood

Mosquitos suck blood using their pointy and sharp mouths. Their mouths are so small but made up of 6 tiny needle-like features. They don’t have hospital hygiene regulations, they use these same mouth needles for each meal. This, in effect, causes blood transfers between victims. Viruses such as Malaria and Yellow Fever, to name a couple, are transferred through bodily fluids. Mosquitos have become a health burden to society. It’s not their fault per se. They aren’t doing it on purpose.

It’s Not All Bad

On the bright side, mosquitos do help the ecosystem. They are part of nature after all. Their larvae serve as a source of food for animals such as amphibians, fish, and some bird species. Surprisingly, not all mosquitos are bloodsuckers. A fact I never knew is that some mosquitos feed off of the nectar of plants. Although not as effective as bees, they play a minor role in pollination.

Mosquito The Weatherman

Have you ever thought of a mosquito as a weatherman? Based on the presence and amount of mosquitos, we can determine changes in ecosystems. By paying attention to their movements we can determine the suitability of habitats for other animals.

All Bad Has Some Good

As much of a nuisance and threat, as these creatures are, they hold a place in the circle of life. Within all ecosystems, there is good in the bad. Nature may seem overly brutal at times, but it is this same nature that keeps us alive. We need to keep it alive in return.