I often write about the cyclical nature of life here on the “homestead.” Currently, we’re beginning the mosquito season once again.
Apparently, some mosquitoes overwinter. I suspect those that do are the really big ones we see when their season begins. Their size can be downright intimidating—I went after one the other day that I assumed was a type of fly until I’d killed and inspected it. Luckily, they’re easy to see. Not only that, they’re quite slow, and they don’t seem to bite, at least not very aggressively. They’re almost like trainer mosquitoes, a period of slow, easy ones to get us back in shape for the season. Continue reading
