Simon says: "Meet the Asian Tiger Mosquito!"

The Asian Tiger Mosquito

Israel is home to approximately 22,500 insect species; prevalent at this time of year, in hot, humid regions & near stagnant water, we find the Asian Tiger mosquito, which is monitored for carrying the West Nile virus.

This invasive mosquito has invaded at least 45 countries worldwide; Originally from Southeast Asia, it's now spreading across Europe & beyond.

Females lay 40-90 eggs/cycle on container walls JUST above water level - they need just ONE OUNCE of water to breed! When rain raises the water, larvae hatch
Eggs can survive dry conditions for up to 8 months & withstand winter

Males form "leks" (mating swarms) a few feet off the ground, using feathery antennae to hear females' whine. Mating lasts just 5-15 seconds in flight

Females can mate up to 4 times in their lifetime & produce several egg batches. They need blood meals to develop eggs & bite aggressively during DAYLIGHT hours, especially dawn (6-8am) & late afternoon (4-6pm). They feed on cats, dogs, squirrels, deer & birds.

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At Imagine Israel Tours we love to notice not just the big moments of history, but also the small details of nature that make Israel unique.

I’m a licensed tour guide with experience driving & guiding all over Israel in a comfortable 7-seater vehicle & I’m an accredited tour guide for Israel’s National Parks.

I’ve also been certified as the Amazon Tour Guide for online virtual tours in the North of Israel - as well as being a guide for cruise ship passengers coming into Haifa & Ashdod.

My price includes collection from and return to your location, snacks, water & a unique souvenir of your tour.

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