Dragonflies do it cause harm to humans? How do I get rid of it?

What does a dragonfly look like?

Dragonfly species have long bodies, two narrow pairs of membranous wings with complex veins that are generally transparent, and may have colored markings. Dragonflies have a stronger structure and are generally much stronger than flies. Dragonflies also have huge bulging eyes that occupy most of the head, making the field of view close to 360 degrees.

Compared to other insects it is quite large in size; some have wings up to 16 cm long; a dragonfly does not fold its wings when it lands. Its wings extend from their bodies even when they are resting. The smallest species are about 20 mm wide. Plus its extremely fast movement makes it among the fastest insects. The dragonfly’s 35 mph speed and agility contribute to it being one of the most effective aerial predators. Small flying insects are their regular food.

How does it reproduce?

Dragonflies begin their life in the water around mid-summer. Females hover over fresh water and dive. They lay eggs that hatch in about seven to eight days. These are called larvae. They remain in the water for up to three years. Aquatic insects chase mosquito larvae or small fish. They may even eat other dragonfly larvae.

Where are dragonflies found?

Dragonflies can be found around ponds, so you may find them in swimming pools. Dragonflies may accidentally get into an open window, but they will not live for long indoors.

How dangerous is it to humans?

Dragonflies are not harmful to humans. They may approach humans, except that they do not bite or sting. Dragonflies may also be beneficial, as immature dragonflies eliminate pesky pests like mosquito larvae.

How do I get rid of dragonflies?

Dragonflies are not dangerous, either to humans or to trees, but on the contrary, they are beneficial in that they feed on harmful insects and pests that cause harm to humans or plants. But people often do not like to be seen in their surroundings, follow these tips to get rid of them:

• Get rid of insects that dragonflies feed on, such as mosquitoes.
• Dragonflies love water, so if your garden has a pond, replenishing the water freshly may help keep it away. And get rid of stagnant water.
• Frogs are among the animals that eat dragonflies; use frogs to get rid of dragonflies in a natural and environmentally friendly way.
• Put chlorine in the pool in appropriate amounts to dislodge dragonflies.
• Apply the salt water solution for about 30 seconds on the plants to repel the dragonflies.
• Get rid of flat, light-colored rocks as they attract some species of dragonflies.

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