The females are the only ones who bite, and need the protein in the blood for maturing their eggs prior to laying.

Orange County Mosquito Control sprays 12 months out of the year, weather permitting.

When female mosquitoes sense carbon dioxide, they set out to locate the source: Once in the general vicinity other cues predominate, such as body odors including lactic acid, sweat and heat. Certain perfumes, deodorant soaps and shampoos can also be attractants.

Many studies have been conducted and the experts have concluded HIV does not replicate in mosquitoes. Mosquitoes digest the virus that causes AIDS.