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Old 11-20-2024, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by psoccermom View Post
This is why we hope for at least one hard freeze each winter. It kills off the mosquitos so the next summer doesn't have so many.

Why doesn’t that work in Alaska or Canada?

“ While freezing temperatures can kill adult mosquitoes, it's a common misconception that they all die in the winter. Some mosquitoes hibernate during the winter months when the temperatures fall, similar to hibernating mammals, like bears.“