When the containers fill with water, mosquito larvae hatch from the eggs. After developing through four larval stages, the larvae metamorphose into pupas. Like the larval stage, the pupal stage is ...

Also, some larvae are predatory and feed on other mosquito larvae using sharp mouth parts called mandibles. During this stage, mosquito larvae must surface to breathe, which they accomplish ...

Still, you can significantly reduce the risk of being bitten by at least some of these pests by using an integrated approach, targeting mosquitoes at various stages of their life cycle ...