Mosquitoes are winged insects that belong to the Culicidae family. With over 3500 species of mosquitoes worldwide, we often tend to associate these pesky little bugs with the buzz they make around our ears, and the annoying bites that make us itch for days on end. While mosquitoes are mostly harmless, they can also be carriers of dangerous diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and the Zika virus. This is why it is essential to control the mosquito population around our homes. Eliminating Standing Water Mosquitoes breed in standing water. Therefore, it is important to get rid of any…