Which Animals Eat Mosquitoes?

Natural predators consume hundreds to thousands of mosquitoes in an area in a single night. If you’ve got a mosquito population problem on your property, it may be worth considering adding more of these animals to your ecosystem.

Birds

Attracting birds to your yard not only provides entertainment but also helps to control the population of insects, including mosquitoes, on your property. Barn swallows, hummingbirds, orioles, sparrows, and warblers are just some of the bird species that enjoy snacking on mosquitoes. Try to attract these helpful birds to your property by feeding them their favorite foods regularly and they may help you lessen the number of mosquitoes this year.

Fish

If you have a pond on your property, it is important that you keep the water moving. Stagnant water is the number one breeding ground for mosquitoes, but larvae won’t survive in moving water. In addition to circulating your water, keeping fish like goldfish, guppies, bass, and bluegill stocked in your pond will help to eliminate mosquitoes.

Turtles

Turtles are also known to snack on mosquitoes. Instead of relocating turtles away from your property, it may be a smart idea to allow them to enjoy the natural environment while they return the favor by reducing the number of mosquitoes.

Frogs and Tadpoles

Both frogs and tadpoles eat mosquitoes. One frog can lay up to 4,000 eggs at one time. Adult frogs will remain nearby the tadpoles as they grow, making them an ideal protector from mosquitoes. Frog are also great at preventing mosquito populations from getting out of control in the first place. Frogs young and old enjoy not only eating live mosquitoes, but they also snack on the larvae that are found in still water.

Dragonfiles

Dragonflies are often found in wet, swampy areas. These are mosquito breeding grounds which makes it no surprise that mosquitoes are a favorite snack of the dragonfly. To attract more dragonflies to your pond, wetlands, or other water feature, try growing tall grass. Dragonflies like to find places to perch and by creating a comfortable environment for dragonflies, you could reduce the number of mosquitoes.

Natural predators have been used as a way to reduce mosquito populations for years. Instead of relying on animals to eat mosquitoes, there’s an easier way to reduce the mosquitoes, ticks, and other pests in your yard. Contact Mosquito One to schedule your mosquito treatment spray and be one step closer to a mosquito-free summer.

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