Mosquitoes are typically smaller than a shirt button, but they can pose big health risks. More than 200 species are found throughout North America, some of which can transmit West Nile virus and other viruses that cause encephalitis, or swelling of the brain.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 19,500 cases of West Nile have been reported in the United States, including more than 750 deaths, since the virus was first identified in New York in 1999. Serious symptoms of West Nile virus can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, convulsions, vision loss and paralysis; and the disease can even be fatal.
Furthermore, mosquitoes cause major health problems internationally by carrying and transmitting infectious agents that cause diseases such as malaria, elephantiasis, and yellow and dengue fevers.
"Not only are mosquitoes dangerous, but they're also annoying, ranking among the most frequently encountered pests in American homes," says Frank Meek, entomologist and Technical Director for Orkin, Inc. "It is important to protect yourself and your family against mosquitoes, especially in summer and early fall, when populations are most prevalent."
Fortunately, 90 percent of Americans realize that mosquitoes are capable of spreading disease and adversely impacting health, according to a recent survey released by Orkin, Inc. Armed with this knowledge, homeowners should proactively follow these tips to help protect against mosquito populations thriving in and around their homes:
• When outdoors, apply an EPA-approved insect repellant on clothing and exposed skin.
• During prime mosquito-biting hours of dusk to dawn, wear long sleeves and pants in addition to repellant, or consider staying indoors.
• Make sure screens on windows and doors fit tightly and have no holes.
• Remember, mosquitoes only need a thimbleful of water to breed and survive, so eliminate breeding sites by emptying standing water from objects around the home, including flowerpots, buckets, tire swings and children's wading pools. Change the water in pet dishes and birdbaths regularly.
Controlling mosquito populations can be difficult, but professional help is available through Orkin, the only national pest control provider offering treatment services against these dangerous pests.
mosquitos can transmit a variety of diseases...west nile, malaria, encephalitis, yellow fever, etc....mosquitos feed on blood and any infected blood fed upon can be transmitted through the mosquito to the next person it feeds upon
No. Or at least they all carry small diseases which our body is capable of reject.
I've been bitten by a lot of mosquitos in my life (thank you tropical zone) and it only made me sick 1 time.
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No, there are many diseases that aren't spread by mosquitoes. Examples include Lyme Disease, Chagas disease, and HIV.
no, not all..
yes, for example MALARIA can kill you
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there are only two kinds, male and female. but if you mean how many kinds of species of mosquitoes, i don't know.....
how many differnt kinds of germs are there?
They can carry aids &* all kinds of stuff lol
You can get fleas,germs and all kinds of germs
you can get many kinds of germs but what do you think they are
Pigeons are all different, as most animals are. There are so many variables that factor into this question that its almost impossible to answer without a culture sample. Just know that they do carry disease and you shouldn't go out of you way to chase and touch one
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If wastes were not removed then we would soon be awash in dirt, germs, rats, and all kinds of disease. I have seen the sad results in many 'third world ' countries.
Adolescents are more easily exposed to different kinds of diseases through schools. Kids carry a lot of germs and good hygiene is not always practiced in the home.
there are billions and even more
Because AIDS is an auto-immune disease and your resistance to germs, viruses, and bacteria are lowered. This makes it very easy to catch an infectious disease and once the body's immune system is further compromised by being sick it is relatively easy for the organs to malfunction.