Mosquito Life Cycle

Interesting Facts

• Anyone can get West Nile virus. All it takes is one bite from an infected mosquito
• Green swimming pools can produce thousands of mosquitoes, infesting an entire neighborhood
• Mosquitoes need standing/still water in order to complete their life cycle
• Mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus bite at dusk and dawn
• One mosquito can have potentially 1200 offspring
• Only adult female mosquitoes can bite, taking many blood feedings in a lifetime

Interactive from Purdue University Extension Service

Thanks to Purdue University Extension Service, for helping to test your knowledge of breeding sites.