Mosquitoes belong to the same group to which flies belong to, which is Diptera. These insects have a pair of wings and long thin legs with a head with a very prominent trunk-like structure. Usually, mosquitoes have tiny scales on their bodies. In the case of the adult mosquitoes, their bodies range 3 to 9 mm in size.
These beings are of different types and a recent WHO (World Health Organization) states that about 1 million people die due to Malaria, all across the world. This calls for a Mosquito Control campaign on a worldwide basis which our present write-up is dedicated to
Are Blood Suckers?
Only female mosquitoes are bloodsuckers because they require the devouring of blood to lay productive eggs. Since, most types of Mosquitoes breed continually, the female mosquitoes search for blood to an approx of two days, to lay a batch of eggs in that period.
Mosquitoes and Sickness
Mosquitoes are a pest which requires mosquito control and it is important to know the sicknesses and viruses they endanger health with. The most common virus produced by the mosquito bites in the United States of America is the West Nile virus.
This virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito which certain symptoms like filter encephalitis which is characterized by a burning sensation of the brain or meningitis which cause the inflammation of membranes which surrounds the human brain as well as the spinal cord.
Mosquitoes have been on the face of the earth since the beginning. Their existence dates back to the Jurassic Period I.e. 210 million years. Out of their several thousand species, Anopheles mosquitoes are deadliest because they transmit malaria.
Tips to Avoid or Keep Mosquitoes Away
- If you have containers where the water stands still for a very long time, it becomes the breeding ground of the water mosquitoes. Thus, it is important that such areas in the house are thoroughly checked and the water is removed from the vessel(s). And the stagnant water-body is cleaned. Examples of such are flower pots, pool covers, etc.
- Since mosquitoes are very active during dusk and dawn, try not going outdoors during these times. And if you must, make sure you have put upon you, some effective repellants. And for your homes, keep repellant sprays which can kill mosquitoes. In case of outdoor gathering during dusk, make sure there is a small fan that can easily drive away mosquitoes or cleaning dust with rubbish removal sydney.
- And if any of our readers have mosquito-related problems in their homes, it should be taken into immediate concern, especially with the children around. To get rid of mosquitoes make sure you get pest control service done once in a while.
Final Words
Mosquitoes bear many other diseases apart from Malaria. These diseases are Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya and so on. To avoid getting bitten by the mosquitoes, do take care that you follow the above steps and stay careful and be safe.
