Which season do mosquitoes typically reproduce most actively?

Mosquitoes typically reproduce most actively during the summer months. This is primarily due to the warmer temperatures and increased availability of standing water, which is crucial for their breeding cycles. Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in or near water sources, and the warmer conditions expedite the development of larvae into adult mosquitoes.

Additionally, the longer daylight hours during summer contribute to this increased activity, as many species are photoperiod-dependent, meaning they rely on changes in light duration to trigger their reproductive behaviors. In contrast, reproduction is significantly limited during winter, when temperatures are too low for mosquito survival, and while spring sees some activity as temperatures rise, it's not as intense as in the summer months. Similarly, fall may have some mosquito activity, but as temperatures begin to drop, their reproductive rates decline substantially.