House Mosquito Culex pipiens is commonly referred to as the House Mosquito. It is the main vector, or carrier, of St. Louis Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, Western Equine Encephalitis, Heartworm in dogs, and bird malaria. Although its main target has been birds, it is now targeting humans and mammals on a regular basis. | | Interesting Facts The female Culex pipiens overwinters in a state of torpor in a protected location, usually a cave, cellar, basement, or outbuilding. This mosquito is considered to be the main vector of St. Louis Encephalitis. In some regions, this mosquito is one of the chief vectors of West Nile Virus. The Culex pipiens has been basically considered to be a “bird feeder,” however, some mosquitoes of the species prefer humans and other mammals for their blood-meals. Culex pipiens can transmit the virus that causes heartworm in dogs and malaria in birds. This mosquito is very prevalent in mid-to-late summer. Culex pipiens will readily breed in very polluted waters in places such as malfunctioning septic systems, evaporation pools in sewer plants, and stagnant ponds.  Protect your family, pets and guests from disease-carrying mosquitoes with a Mosquito Magnet® trap - the leading long-term,
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