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Mosquitofish

Mosquitofish

Seminole County has utilized mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) in areas to prevent mosquito emergence and lessen the amount of pesticides used.

Mosquitofish can eat their weight in mosquito larvae daily.
It is native to Florida.
Its temperature range is between 30-100F.
Mosquitofish are extremely hardy and will tolerate and thrive in just about any standing water, regardless of pH or oxygen content.
They bear live young, which are born approx. 3/8 " long and immediately feed on mosquito larvae.
When stocked in ponds with larger fish they may inhabit the shallows to avoid predators.
Mosquito larvae inhabit the shallows and become easy prey to the mosquitofish.

If you have an area that may benefit from mosquitofish, contact the Mosquito Control office.

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