Time limit for stagnant water for mosquito hatching - Ask Extension
How long does water have to stagnate before mosquito larvae will hatch? I have a kiddie pool in my back yard for the thirsty deer and raccoons but I d...
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Time limit for stagnant water for mosquito hatching #869277
Asked May 20, 2024, 1:56 PM EDT
How long does water have to stagnate before mosquito larvae will hatch? I have a kiddie pool in my back yard for the thirsty deer and raccoons but I don't want bloodsuckers.
Benton County Oregon
Expert Response
Greetings,
Here is an explanation of the life cycle: https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol/mosquito-life-cycle
Here is an explanation of the life cycle: https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol/mosquito-life-cycle
- The eggs hatch in water and a mosquito larva or "wriggler" emerges. The length of time to hatch depends on water temperature, food and type of mosquito.
- The larva lives in the water, feeds and develops into the third stage of the life cycle called, a pupa or "tumbler." The pupa also lives in the water but no longer feeds.
- Finally, the mosquito emerges from the pupal case after two days to a week in the pupal stage.
- The life cycle typically takes up two weeks, but depending on conditions, it can range from 4 days to as long as a month.
