Light on a pest: the mosquito
Irritations, itching, redness on the skin, it may be a mosquito bite. A single bite can bring you several health concerns because mosquitoes carry and transmit many diseases. Do not hesitate to contact an expert to help you get rid of this pest.
About mosquitoes
There are several species of mosquitoes and each of them has its own characteristics. Below are the different categories of mosquitoes commonly encountered along with their lifestyles:
– The culex mosquito: it particularly bites at night, this category of mosquito lays its eggs on the surface of contaminated water and transmits diseases such as West Nile virus and encephalitis. In adults, the thorax, legs and veins on the wings are covered with brown scales.
– Anopheles Mosquito: here, adults are characterized by pale and dark markings on the wings, the female lays her eggs on the surface of waters with vegetation such as marshes and swamps. Anopheles mosquitoes are known to cause malaria.
– The tiger mosquito: physically, the tiger mosquito has a white longitudinal line in the center of its black thorax, its larva develops in stagnant water. This category of mosquito is known to be the cause of diseases such as Chikungunya and the zika virus.
– Aedes mosquito: this type of mosquito bites when the light intensity changes, i.e. before and after sunset. Its eggs are black in color and shaped like a rugby ball. The adult aedes mosquito is characterized by white and black marks all along the body, it carries and transmits the zika virus.
A mosquito infestation is not to be neglected, contact us if you suspect the presence of mosquitoes in your home and we have effective means to help you get rid of them.
Mosquitoes: A Health Risk
Mosquitoes are among the most dangerous insects because of the number of deaths they cause each year, their ability to carry and transmit diseases is extremely high. Mosquitoes carry serious diseases such as:
– Malaria: also called malaria, it is one of the main causes of human mortality in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 219 million cases of malaria were recorded in 2017 worldwide. There are four types of malaria vector agent namely: plasmodium falciparum, plasmodium ovax, plasmodium vivax and plasmodium malariae. Malaria is generally manifested by high fever, headache accompanied by vomiting.
– Dengue fever: this disease is transmitted by the mosquito of the aedes type, there is a severe form called hemorrhagic dengue fever which can lead to death if the treatment is not administered in time. According to WHO estimates, 3.9 billion people are at risk of this disease in 128 countries around the world.
– Yellow fever: the disease is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito and occurs in many countries in Africa and South America. Vaccination is essential to protect against this disease although the number of authorized centers is limited.
– West Nile fever: its transmission is by the culex species, the elderly are more likely to develop a severe form of the disease leading in some cases to death.
– Chikungunya: it is manifested by high fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, these pains can last for weeks or even months.
Effectively treating a mosquito infestation is very delicate, which is why it is best to involve experts.
Dealing with a Mosquito Infestation
A single mosquito bite can have serious health consequences for this there are many ways to get rid of them:
– The mosquito net: it is one of the most effective solutions to fight against mosquitoes; it protects you during your sleep and is ideal for newborns.
– Mosquito repellent bracelets: they are very fashionable, they diffuse essential oils and plants with repellent properties to keep mosquitoes away.
– Insecticides: Although very effective against mosquitoes and other insects, mosquito bombs are still very dangerous for humans and the environment because of the toxic ingredients they contain.
– Anti-mosquito plugs: they are very effective against mosquitoes but the substances released are toxic and harmful if they are regularly used.
– Burning spirals: their effectiveness is reduced to a few meters around the spiral and it is advisable to use them outdoors for safety reasons.
Between insecticides, mosquito traps and others, we find that there are many means used to put mosquitoes out of harm’s way, but these can be dangerous for your health, which is why it is preferable to call on subject matter experts.
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