Life cycle
What are the four stages of a mosquito’s life cycle?
Answer: Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
Name one disease that mosquitoes can spread.
Malaria, Dengue, Zika, or West Nile Virus
What can you put on your skin to keep mosquitoes away?
Mosquito repellent
What kind of weather helps mosquitoes breed the most?
Warm and wet weather
About how many species of mosquitoes are there in the world?
Over 3,000
Where do mosquitoes lay their eggs?
In still or stagnant water
Which type of mosquito spreads malaria?
Anopheles mosquito
What’s one thing you can do at home to stop mosquitoes from breeding?
Empty containers of still water / cover water tanks
True or False: Mosquitoes are attracted to dark clothing.
True
How long does it take for a mosquito to grow from egg to adult in warm weather?
About 7–10 days
True or False: Male mosquitoes bite humans.
False — only females bite
What material can you sleep under to prevent mosquito bites at night?
A mosquito net
True or False: Mosquitoes can survive freezing temperatures.
False — they die or become dormant in cold weather
What attracts mosquitoes to humans the most?
Carbon dioxide from breathing and body heat