The distribution of mosquito species can vary wildly by location.There are about 3,000 species of mosquitoes known in the world. In the insect universe, this is a relatively small number compared to estimates of over 500,000 species of beetles! In North America, there are about 175 species of mosquitoes; some are quite common while others are rarely encountered.
Distribution of Mosquito Species in the US
In the United States, the number of species by state is quite variable, as shown in the map below. Hawaii, as expected, has the fewest species with 8 while Texas and Florida lead the way with 85 and 80, respectively. The differences are in part driven by the amount of biodiversity within each state. The greater the biodiversity, the more types of habitats for mosquitoes are available. So, mosquitoes are not randomly distributed across the United States nor within an individual state. This principle also applies to the properties of your customers. Adult mosquitoes are fragile creatures, subject to dessication (drying out) and death if exposed to harsh environmental conditions. Therefore, they will be found primarily in areas that are widely known as Captain Stan’s ‘Big Four’.
Captain Stan's "Big Four" Areas Where Mosquitoes are Located on a Property
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If you target the Big Four for your treatments, not only will you kill the mosquitoes but you will save time, money, use less product, and better protect the environment. Happy Hunting! Captain Stan Cope (aka the Mosquito Man) is our VP of Technical Services. Learn more about Stan here: https://catchmaster.com/introducing-captain-stan-the-mosquito-man/
