Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Prevalence: Low
Risk 3/5
Saltmarsh Mosquito
Aedes sollicitans · “The Coastal Biters”
Medium brown mosquito found in coastal areas. Breeds in salt and brackish marshes. Emerges in massive numbers.
Disease risks
How to identify
- Size
- 6-8mm (medium)
- Color
- Brown with pale markings
- Distinctive features
- Similar to Aedes taeniorhynchus; pale abdominal bands
- Resting posture
- Head-down posture
- Prefers
- Humans primarily
- Pain level
- High
- Persistence
- Very persistent; forms massive swarms
- Transmission
- Potential vector for EEE
What actually works
Habitat Elimination (Source Control)
Removal and treatment of breeding sites. Professional inspection identifies and eliminates standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs.
ULV Mosquito Fogging
Ultra-Low Volume fogging using specialized equipment to create fine mist of insecticide. Covers large areas quickly; used for emergency mosquito swarms.
Pyrethroid Spray Treatment
Professional-grade synthetic pyrethroid insecticide applied by licensed technicians. Fast-acting, EPA-approved, effective against adult mosquitoes.
Cities where Saltmarsh Mosquito is active
Jacksonville, FloridaMiami, FloridaTampa, FloridaOrlando, FloridaSt. Petersburg, FloridaHialeah, FloridaTallahassee, FloridaCape Coral, FloridaFort Lauderdale, FloridaPembroke Pines, FloridaHollywood, FloridaDaytona Beach, FloridaGainesville, FloridaCoral Springs, FloridaThe Villages, FloridaDoral, FloridaPalm Bay, FloridaClearwater, Florida
Fun fact
Aedes sollicitans can emerge in swarms so large they can darken the sky along coastal areas, especially after high tides.