Mosquitoes are attracted to standing water, humid environments, and body heat. Birdbaths, clogged gutters, ponds, and even small puddles can serve as breeding grounds.

Yes. Mosquitoes can spread diseases such as Dengue fever, Zika virus, Malaria, and West Nile virus. Their bites also cause itchy, irritating welts that can lead to infections if scratched excessively.

Remove or regularly clean standing water sources like plant saucers, gutters, and birdbaths. Use mosquito screens on windows and apply repellents or citronella-based deterrents.

Professional mosquito control includes fogging treatments, larvicide applications, and barrier sprays that target both adult mosquitoes and breeding sites.

Yes, but they only provide temporary relief. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, or lemon eucalyptus oil can help reduce bites, but long-term mosquito control requires eliminating breeding grounds and professional treatment.