Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water. They typically live in lakes, swamps and other wetlands. However, their living environments are very diverse and they can grow rapidly although it is not their familiar living environment. Many mosquitoes choose tanks for breeding. Breeding habits are different among species. (Read more: Mosquito breeding habits)

Mosquitoes live and grow well in hot and wet areas. Mosquitoes are commonly found in tropical areas. There are some mosquitoes living in cold areas like the North Pole.

Mosquito larvae can be found in many environments. Some larvae activate in temporary water such as flood water, ditches, standing water in the forest. Anopheles, Culex, Culiseta, Coquillettidia and Uranotaenia lay their eggs in solidly waters and they can live in polluted water, clean water, acid water and swamps. Other mosquito larvae can appear in water resources such as water in leaves, standing water…