#mosquitoes — Public Fediverse posts

Ah, yes! Old Ollie Croms. Wretched human and author of tremendous suffering.

"Cork City Council to consider tiny statue honouring mosquito linked to Oliver Cromwell’s death"

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41844780.html

#ireland #cork #history #malaria #publicArt #mosquitoes

Ah, yes! Old Ollie Croms. Wretched human and author of tremendous suffering.

"Cork City Council to consider tiny statue honouring mosquito linked to Oliver Cromwell’s death"

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41844780.html

#ireland #cork #history #malaria #publicArt #mosquitoes

Ah, yes! Old Ollie Croms. Wretched human and author of tremendous suffering.

"Cork City Council to consider tiny statue honouring mosquito linked to Oliver Cromwell’s death"

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41844780.html

#ireland #cork #history #malaria #publicArt #mosquitoes

Ah, yes! Old Ollie Croms. Wretched human and author of tremendous suffering.

"Cork City Council to consider tiny statue honouring mosquito linked to Oliver Cromwell’s death"

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41844780.html

#ireland #cork #history #malaria #publicArt #mosquitoes

Ah, yes! Old Ollie Croms. Wretched human and author of tremendous suffering.

"Cork City Council to consider tiny statue honouring mosquito linked to Oliver Cromwell’s death"

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41844780.html

#ireland #cork #history #malaria #publicArt #mosquitoes

Why are some people #mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging
It's not a misconception -- mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others," Frederic Simard of France's Institute of Research for Development told AFP. "But we are not all magnets all the time," the medical #entomologist added.
A range of sensory cues can cause #mosquitoes to pick one human over another—mainly the smell and heat our bodies give off, and the carbon dioxide we exhale.
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-people-mosquito-magnets-clues-emerging.html

Why are some people #mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging
It's not a misconception -- mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others," Frederic Simard of France's Institute of Research for Development told AFP. "But we are not all magnets all the time," the medical #entomologist added.
A range of sensory cues can cause #mosquitoes to pick one human over another—mainly the smell and heat our bodies give off, and the carbon dioxide we exhale.
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-people-mosquito-magnets-clues-emerging.html

Why are some people #mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging
It's not a misconception -- mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others," Frederic Simard of France's Institute of Research for Development told AFP. "But we are not all magnets all the time," the medical #entomologist added.
A range of sensory cues can cause #mosquitoes to pick one human over another—mainly the smell and heat our bodies give off, and the carbon dioxide we exhale.
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-people-mosquito-magnets-clues-emerging.html

Why are some people #mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging
It's not a misconception -- mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others," Frederic Simard of France's Institute of Research for Development told AFP. "But we are not all magnets all the time," the medical #entomologist added.
A range of sensory cues can cause #mosquitoes to pick one human over another—mainly the smell and heat our bodies give off, and the carbon dioxide we exhale.
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-people-mosquito-magnets-clues-emerging.html

Why are some people #mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging
It's not a misconception -- mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others," Frederic Simard of France's Institute of Research for Development told AFP. "But we are not all magnets all the time," the medical #entomologist added.
A range of sensory cues can cause #mosquitoes to pick one human over another—mainly the smell and heat our bodies give off, and the carbon dioxide we exhale.
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-people-mosquito-magnets-clues-emerging.html

I'm trying out a new mosquito-control contraption made by Ortho. It features a landing pad laced with powderized, lethal fungus spores (Beauveria bassiana) that can be transferred via tarsi to standing water elsewhere in the yard or in your neighbors' yards. The water in the container also has an insecticide (pyriproxyfen) to kill any larvae that might develop from eggs left by females. It's the home version of the expensive In2Care trap that can only be purchased by licensed pest-control folks. #mosquitoes #ortho #in2care

I'm trying out a new mosquito-control contraption made by Ortho. It features a landing pad laced with powderized, lethal fungus spores (Beauveria bassiana) that can be transferred via tarsi to standing water elsewhere in the yard or in your neighbors' yards. The water in the container also has an insecticide (pyriproxyfen) to kill any larvae that might develop from eggs left by females. It's the home version of the expensive In2Care trap that can only be purchased by licensed pest-control folks. #mosquitoes #ortho #in2care

I'm trying out a new mosquito-control contraption made by Ortho. It features a landing pad laced with powderized, lethal fungus spores (Beauveria bassiana) that can be transferred via tarsi to standing water elsewhere in the yard or in your neighbors' yards. The water in the container also has an insecticide (pyriproxyfen) to kill any larvae that might develop from eggs left by females. It's the home version of the expensive In2Care trap that can only be purchased by licensed pest-control folks. #mosquitoes #ortho #in2care

I'm trying out a new mosquito-control contraption made by Ortho. It features a landing pad laced with powderized, lethal fungus spores (Beauveria bassiana) that can be transferred via tarsi to standing water elsewhere in the yard or in your neighbors' yards. The water in the container also has an insecticide (pyriproxyfen) to kill any larvae that might develop from eggs left by females. It's the home version of the expensive In2Care trap that can only be purchased by licensed pest-control folks. #mosquitoes #ortho #in2care

The neighbors had their yard fogged yesterday. Every 2 to 3 weeks it will happen again. Drives me absolutely insane. #pesticides #mosquitoes #insects #nature

The neighbors had their yard fogged yesterday. Every 2 to 3 weeks it will happen again. Drives me absolutely insane. #pesticides #mosquitoes #insects #nature

The neighbors had their yard fogged yesterday. Every 2 to 3 weeks it will happen again. Drives me absolutely insane. #pesticides #mosquitoes #insects #nature

The neighbors had their yard fogged yesterday. Every 2 to 3 weeks it will happen again. Drives me absolutely insane. #pesticides #mosquitoes #insects #nature

Mosquitoes are better known as bloodsuckers that spread malaria, dengue and other diseases, but at least some also play a little-known role as pollinators. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/13/wildlife/mosquitoes-blood-flower-lovers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #wildlife #mosquitoes #environment

Mosquitoes are better known as bloodsuckers that spread malaria, dengue and other diseases, but at least some also play a little-known role as pollinators. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/13/wildlife/mosquitoes-blood-flower-lovers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #wildlife #mosquitoes #environment

Mosquitoes are better known as bloodsuckers that spread malaria, dengue and other diseases, but at least some also play a little-known role as pollinators. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/13/wildlife/mosquitoes-blood-flower-lovers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #wildlife #mosquitoes #environment

Mosquitoes are better known as bloodsuckers that spread malaria, dengue and other diseases, but at least some also play a little-known role as pollinators. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/13/wildlife/mosquitoes-blood-flower-lovers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #wildlife #mosquitoes #environment

Helpful tips for dealing with mosquitoes this summer. Not only is the article full of excellent suggestions from experts, it's noteworthy that spraying yards with pyrethroids is never mentioned. That's likely because experts view it as a waste of money. Originally published in the Washington Post but repeated in the Philadelphia Inquirer. [gift link] #mosquitoes #delco #philadelphia #pennsylvania #pesticides #deet #thermacell #bti https://share.inquirer.com/AMxElB

Helpful tips for dealing with mosquitoes this summer. Not only is the article full of excellent suggestions from experts, it's noteworthy that spraying yards with pyrethroids is never mentioned. That's likely because experts view it as a waste of money. Originally published in the Washington Post but repeated in the Philadelphia Inquirer. [gift link] #mosquitoes #delco #philadelphia #pennsylvania #pesticides #deet #thermacell #bti https://share.inquirer.com/AMxElB

Helpful tips for dealing with mosquitoes this summer. Not only is the article full of excellent suggestions from experts, it's noteworthy that spraying yards with pyrethroids is never mentioned. That's likely because experts view it as a waste of money. Originally published in the Washington Post but repeated in the Philadelphia Inquirer. [gift link] #mosquitoes #delco #philadelphia #pennsylvania #pesticides #deet #thermacell #bti https://share.inquirer.com/AMxElB

Helpful tips for dealing with mosquitoes this summer. Not only is the article full of excellent suggestions from experts, it's noteworthy that spraying yards with pyrethroids is never mentioned. That's likely because experts view it as a waste of money. Originally published in the Washington Post but repeated in the Philadelphia Inquirer. [gift link] #mosquitoes #delco #philadelphia #pennsylvania #pesticides #deet #thermacell #bti https://share.inquirer.com/AMxElB

Minneapolis was my go-to spot for summer vacations all through the 1980s. It's a comfortable city, filled with culture and entertainment. #minneapolis #minnesota #minneapolisminnesota #midwest #midwestcity #midwestcities #farmland #farmlands #farmers #city #urban #cultural #entertainment #entertainments #movies #film #theatre #theater #guthrietheater #theguthrie #lakes #mosquitoes #smalltownattributes #modern #forwardthinking #progressive #progress #midwestprogress #prince #rock #rockmusic

Minneapolis was my go-to spot for summer vacations all through the 1980s. It's a comfortable city, filled with culture and entertainment. #minneapolis #minnesota #minneapolisminnesota #midwest #midwestcity #midwestcities #farmland #farmlands #farmers #city #urban #cultural #entertainment #entertainments #movies #film #theatre #theater #guthrietheater #theguthrie #lakes #mosquitoes #smalltownattributes #modern #forwardthinking #progressive #progress #midwestprogress #prince #rock #rockmusic

Minneapolis was my go-to spot for summer vacations all through the 1980s. It's a comfortable city, filled with culture and entertainment. #minneapolis #minnesota #minneapolisminnesota #midwest #midwestcity #midwestcities #farmland #farmlands #farmers #city #urban #cultural #entertainment #entertainments #movies #film #theatre #theater #guthrietheater #theguthrie #lakes #mosquitoes #smalltownattributes #modern #forwardthinking #progressive #progress #midwestprogress #prince #rock #rockmusic

Minneapolis was my go-to spot for summer vacations all through the 1980s. It's a comfortable city, filled with culture and entertainment. #minneapolis #minnesota #minneapolisminnesota #midwest #midwestcity #midwestcities #farmland #farmlands #farmers #city #urban #cultural #entertainment #entertainments #movies #film #theatre #theater #guthrietheater #theguthrie #lakes #mosquitoes #smalltownattributes #modern #forwardthinking #progressive #progress #midwestprogress #prince #rock #rockmusic

Minneapolis was my go-to spot for summer vacations all through the 1980s. It's a comfortable city, filled with culture and entertainment. #minneapolis #minnesota #minneapolisminnesota #midwest #midwestcity #midwestcities #farmland #farmlands #farmers #city #urban #cultural #entertainment #entertainments #movies #film #theatre #theater #guthrietheater #theguthrie #lakes #mosquitoes #smalltownattributes #modern #forwardthinking #progressive #progress #midwestprogress #prince #rock #rockmusic

I never like seeing bug zappers and Spartan Mosquito Pro Techs for sale, but at least they are on the bottom shelf where scams belong. #mosquitoes

I never like seeing bug zappers and Spartan Mosquito Pro Techs for sale, but at least they are on the bottom shelf where scams belong. #mosquitoes

I never like seeing bug zappers and Spartan Mosquito Pro Techs for sale, but at least they are on the bottom shelf where scams belong. #mosquitoes

I never like seeing bug zappers and Spartan Mosquito Pro Techs for sale, but at least they are on the bottom shelf where scams belong. #mosquitoes

🦟 Bedtime Story: “Why Mosquitoes Suck Blood” 🌙

Once upon a time in the land of tiny insects, there was a young mosquito named Mimi.

Mimi loved flying around flowers and drinking sweet nectar like everyone else 🌸

But one day, Mama Mosquito called all the young mosquitoes together and said, “From today, only the girls must learn a special task.”

Mimi was confused. “Why?” she asked.

Mama smiled gently. “Because baby mosquitoes need strong food to grow their eggs. Flower juice is sweet, but it is not enough. So we must take a tiny drop of blood from animals to help our babies grow.” 🥚

Mimi didn’t like the idea at first, but she learned that it wasn’t about hurting others… it was about survival and life continuing in nature 🌿

From that day, Mimi understood her purpose, but she always tried to be gentle and quick so she wouldn’t disturb anyone too much 🦟✨

And that is why mosquitoes behave the way they do in nature…

The end 🌙

#BedtimeStory #KidsStory #Nature #Mosquitoes #ScienceStory #SleepWell

🦟 Bedtime Story: “Why Mosquitoes Suck Blood” 🌙

Once upon a time in the land of tiny insects, there was a young mosquito named Mimi.

Mimi loved flying around flowers and drinking sweet nectar like everyone else 🌸

But one day, Mama Mosquito called all the young mosquitoes together and said, “From today, only the girls must learn a special task.”

Mimi was confused. “Why?” she asked.

Mama smiled gently. “Because baby mosquitoes need strong food to grow their eggs. Flower juice is sweet, but it is not enough. So we must take a tiny drop of blood from animals to help our babies grow.” 🥚

Mimi didn’t like the idea at first, but she learned that it wasn’t about hurting others… it was about survival and life continuing in nature 🌿

From that day, Mimi understood her purpose, but she always tried to be gentle and quick so she wouldn’t disturb anyone too much 🦟✨

And that is why mosquitoes behave the way they do in nature…

The end 🌙

#BedtimeStory #KidsStory #Nature #Mosquitoes #ScienceStory #SleepWell

🦟 Why do mosquitoes suck human blood?

Long ago in nature’s story, mosquitoes didn’t all feed on blood. In fact, only the females became “blood seekers” over time.

Here’s the simple reason 👇

Female mosquitoes need protein and iron to develop their eggs 🥚
Blood provides the nutrients they cannot get from plant nectar alone 🌿

So when a female mosquito bites, it’s not “hunger” like a predator… it’s biology trying to create the next generation.

But the bite itself is actually a survival strategy that evolved over time through natural selection and adaptation 🧬

Nature is wild… even tiny insects have complex reasons for what they do 🤯

#Science #Mosquitoes #Nature #Biology #Evolution #DidYouKnow

🦟 Why do mosquitoes suck human blood?

Long ago in nature’s story, mosquitoes didn’t all feed on blood. In fact, only the females became “blood seekers” over time.

Here’s the simple reason 👇

Female mosquitoes need protein and iron to develop their eggs 🥚
Blood provides the nutrients they cannot get from plant nectar alone 🌿

So when a female mosquito bites, it’s not “hunger” like a predator… it’s biology trying to create the next generation.

But the bite itself is actually a survival strategy that evolved over time through natural selection and adaptation 🧬

Nature is wild… even tiny insects have complex reasons for what they do 🤯

#Science #Mosquitoes #Nature #Biology #Evolution #DidYouKnow

To amuse myself I'm evaluating baits for mosquito-killing buckets: oak leaves, straw, log, and beetroot skins. Leaves and straw are standards but I'm curious whether I can attract tree-hole species (e.g., Aedes triseriatus) with the partially submerged wood. And beets are packed with geosmin (a sesquiterpenoid), a known oviposition attractant. Stay tuned. #mosquitoes #science #biology #entomology

To amuse myself I'm evaluating baits for mosquito-killing buckets: oak leaves, straw, log, and beetroot skins. Leaves and straw are standards but I'm curious whether I can attract tree-hole species (e.g., Aedes triseriatus) with the partially submerged wood. And beets are packed with geosmin (a sesquiterpenoid), a known oviposition attractant. Stay tuned. #mosquitoes #science #biology #entomology

To amuse myself I'm evaluating baits for mosquito-killing buckets: oak leaves, straw, log, and beetroot skins. Leaves and straw are standards but I'm curious whether I can attract tree-hole species (e.g., Aedes triseriatus) with the partially submerged wood. And beets are packed with geosmin (a sesquiterpenoid), a known oviposition attractant. Stay tuned. #mosquitoes #science #biology #entomology

To amuse myself I'm evaluating baits for mosquito-killing buckets: oak leaves, straw, log, and beetroot skins. Leaves and straw are standards but I'm curious whether I can attract tree-hole species (e.g., Aedes triseriatus) with the partially submerged wood. And beets are packed with geosmin (a sesquiterpenoid), a known oviposition attractant. Stay tuned. #mosquitoes #science #biology #entomology

The drought brings fewer mosquitoes, but not fewer risks :: WRAL.com

The drought Brings Fewer Mosquitoes, but Not Fewer Risks in North Carolina In a typical North Carolina summer,…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #Drought #mosquitoes #Science #water #WRALspecialists
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/634029/

The drought brings fewer mosquitoes, but not fewer risks :: WRAL.com

The drought Brings Fewer Mosquitoes, but Not Fewer Risks in North Carolina In a typical North Carolina summer,…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #Drought #mosquitoes #Science #water #WRALspecialists
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/634029/

Local folks: What are mosquitoes looking like for you so far this year? I put our mosquito trap buckets out maybe 6 weeks ago. It's also been really dry. I killed a mosquito on myself today for the first time — inside, oddly. Anyway, I don't really remember when the mosquitoes start up anymore. Have any of you noticed mosquitoes yet? Have you noticed a lot, a few, or is it just average so far? 🦟 #DurhamNC #RTP #mosquitoes

Local folks: What are mosquitoes looking like for you so far this year? I put our mosquito trap buckets out maybe 6 weeks ago. It's also been really dry. I killed a mosquito on myself today for the first time — inside, oddly. Anyway, I don't really remember when the mosquitoes start up anymore. Have any of you noticed mosquitoes yet? Have you noticed a lot, a few, or is it just average so far? 🦟 #DurhamNC #RTP #mosquitoes

Local folks: What are mosquitoes looking like for you so far this year? I put our mosquito trap buckets out maybe 6 weeks ago. It's also been really dry. I killed a mosquito on myself today for the first time — inside, oddly. Anyway, I don't really remember when the mosquitoes start up anymore. Have any of you noticed mosquitoes yet? Have you noticed a lot, a few, or is it just average so far? 🦟 #DurhamNC #RTP #mosquitoes

Local folks: What are mosquitoes looking like for you so far this year? I put our mosquito trap buckets out maybe 6 weeks ago. It's also been really dry. I killed a mosquito on myself today for the first time — inside, oddly. Anyway, I don't really remember when the mosquitoes start up anymore. Have any of you noticed mosquitoes yet? Have you noticed a lot, a few, or is it just average so far? 🦟 #DurhamNC #RTP #mosquitoes

Local folks: What are mosquitoes looking like for you so far this year? I put our mosquito trap buckets out maybe 6 weeks ago. It's also been really dry. I killed a mosquito on myself today for the first time — inside, oddly. Anyway, I don't really remember when the mosquitoes start up anymore. Have any of you noticed mosquitoes yet? Have you noticed a lot, a few, or is it just average so far? 🦟 #DurhamNC #RTP #mosquitoes