Most Common Mosquitoes in Central Iowa
Aedes Vexans
Culex Restuans
Culex Pipiens
These pests are the most common mosquito us Central Iowans deal with. They are a floodwater species that thrives after rains. They are mostly active from dusk till dawn. Potential diseases that they carry are Dog Heartworm, Tahyna Virus, and West Nile Virus
Culex Pipiens
Culex Restuans
Culex Pipiens
These pests are found mostly near stagnant water. Areas like neglected bird baths, containers, ponds, ditches and storm drains. They are mostly active from dusk till dawn. Potential diseases that they carry are West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, Eastern & Western Equine Encephalitis.
Culex Restuans
Culex Restuans
Aedes Albopictus
These pests can be found in varying environments from forests to residential areas. They like similar areas as the Culex Pipiens. They are usually misidentified as Culex Pipiens because they look exactly the same except for they have two white spots on their thorax. Potential diseases that they carry are West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Aedes Albopictus
Aedes Albopictus
Aedes Albopictus
These pests are known as the Asian tiger mosquito. They are an invasive species and rare in Central Iowa. They prefer stagnant water, like water in old tires and containers. Unlike other mosquitoes they are a daytime biter. Potential diseases that they carry are Dog Heartworm, Chikungunya, Dengue, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus.
Culex Tarsalis
Aedes Albopictus
Culex Tarsalis
These pests are one of the most significant disease-carrying mosquitoes. They can be found in areas with standing fresh water. They are mostly active from dusk till dawn. Potential diseases that they carry are West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, and Western Equine Encephalitis.