@Calif_Sue well, you have to factor in the scorpions, wasps, and scary spiders as well. I expected mosquitoes too but we are on a mini mountain and get a lot of wind which is really nice because it keeps the heat and humidity in check and i also think it keeps the mosquitoes away. The scorpions like to be nearer to the water and so far i have only seen one, but who knows what is lurking in the thickets