They sure do live in the grass, and in all other cool damp places. Mosquitoes can be controlled in your own area by spraying shrubs, grass, gutters, under lawn furniture, and wet spots with Methoxochlor, Diazinon, and flea and tick shampoo.

Mosquitoes are relatively fragile insects with an adult life span that lasts about two weeks. The vast majority meet a violent end by serving as food for birds, dragonflies, and spiders; or are killed by the effects of wind, rain, or drought. The mosquito species that only have a single generation each year are longer lived and may persist in small numbers for as long as 2-3 months if environmental conditions are favorable. See similar questions...

No. Mosquitoes rest in grass and weeds, and come out to find a blood meal. Mosquitoes stay in water until they emerge as adults. See similar questions...

Another form of recycling is composting. Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic matter, such as food and yard wastes, into humus, a soil-like material. Composting is nature's way of recycling organic wastes into new soil used in vegetable and flower gardens, landscaping, and many other applications. To learn more about composting, click here. Grasscycling, the practice of leaving grass on a lawn after mowing, is an effective way to deal with grass clippings. See similar questions...

Some are relatively easy to remove. Check out my links page for guidance. Others are more troublesome, and seem to keep coming back no matter what you do. If you’re experiencing any of the above problems, please consider using our services. We’re happy to help. See similar questions...

The life span of a mosquito varies widely from species to species. Male mosquitoes typically live for only about 2 weeks. On the other hand, the female may survive for 6 weeks to about 5 months, depending on the species and the time of year. See similar questions...

The mosquito that carries WNV typically lays its eggs in stagnant water and water-holding containers. Weeds, tall grass, and shrubbery provide an outdoor harborage for adult mosquitoes. See similar questions...

In Australia there are around 400 species but only approximately 10 are commonly abundant and represent a serious pest threat because of their nuisance biting or their ability to transmit disease. (BACK) See similar questions...

Carpet grass, as it is commonly referred to, is actually Blanket Crabgrass. This annual weed can be a real problem in many home and commercial lawns. Crabgrass usually invades areas of the lawn that have become weak or died out from disease, insect or other forces. Since crabgrass is a grass just like St. Augustine it is difficult to control selectively in a lawn. Crabgrass, however, is an annual plant that dies in the winter but re-grows from seed in the spring. See similar questions...

Burning off weeds only kills the tops and the new seed, but the roots will return to haunt you again. See similar questions...

Sometimes (but only in the summer!). Some years there are almost none, and others there are many. The lodge site is windy enough to keep them down, and once on the glaciers they tend to become very few. See similar questions...