Mosquitoes: Guides & Tips
Articles on mosquitoes from the IPC team in Bangalore — identification, prevention and treatment.
What Time of Day Do Different Mosquitoes Bite?
If you think mosquitoes only bite at night, you are missing part of the picture.
Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in India: What Homeowners Should Know
The Asian tiger mosquito is a small black mosquito with distinctive white stripes on the legs and a white stripe down the middle of the back.
Aedes vs Culex vs Anopheles: How to Tell Mosquito Types Apart
Not all mosquitoes are the same. Three groups matter most in Indian homes: Aedes, Culex and Anopheles.
Mosquito Lifecycle: From Egg to Adult in 7 to 10 Days
Under warm conditions, a mosquito can go from egg to flying adult in about a week to ten days.
Mosquito Eggs: What They Look Like and Where They Are Laid
Mosquito eggs are very small, about a millimetre or less, and look like tiny black or dark specks, or small floating rafts, depending on the type.
Mosquito Larvae: How to Identify Wrigglers in Standing Water
Tiny wriggling creatures in a bucket, plant saucer or water tank are very likely mosquito larvae.
Stormwater Drains and Mosquito Breeding: Who Is Responsible?
This guide gives a general picture. Responsibilities vary by area, so check with your local body.
Mosquito Control in Apartment Common Areas: A Society Checklist
In an apartment community, mosquitoes breed in places no single resident controls: water tanks, sumps, drains, basements, landscaped areas.
Mosquitoes From a Nearby Construction Site: What Residents Can Do
When construction starts nearby, mosquitoes often follow. Pits filled with rainwater, uncovered tanks, stacked materials, discarded buckets.
Living Near a Lake in Bangalore: Mosquito Control Tips
Lakes bring green views, birds and a cooler feeling, but also mosquitoes.
Rainwater Harvesting Pits and Mosquito Breeding in Bangalore Homes
Rainwater harvesting is encouraged in Bangalore, and many homes and societies have recharge pits, tanks and sumps. Done well, they are valuable.
Mosquito-Proofing Overhead Tanks and Sumps
Overhead tanks and sumps hold large amounts of water, and an open or poorly sealed one can become a major mosquito breeding site.
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