So far, 2021 has been the year of the swat on the Outer Cape, as a boom in the number of mosquitoes in the Herring River basin has led to trying times for outdoor aficionados.
But what can you do to lessen the effect of these buzzy vampires? We ve put together a quick primer on effective tools to help fight the unwelcome swarm.
First of all, why the heck do mosquitoes want blood? Turns out, it s not for food. According to the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA): Female mosquitoes imbibe blood so that their eggs can mature prior to laying. It serves no nourishment function. Males do not take blood meals at all. In order to obtain energy, both male and female mosquitoes feed upon plant nectars - much in the same manner as honeybees.
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