Mosquito

Mosquitoes have always been the enemy of human beings. Although small, their bites can cause menace. Mosquitoes have bedevilled humans for long years, carrying bacteria, spreading diseases and causing death.

Mosquitoes are therefore known to be one of the most dangerous creatures globally and kill millions each year worldwide. It has also been reported that more than 50% of the world's population is at risk from mosquito-borne diseases which can be fatal and can lead to a pandemic as well.

Furthermore, Mosquitoes are great transmitters and can transmit diseases from one person to another. While they bite people to consume blood they also inject virus or bacteria containing saliva into the person. Many Mosquitoes also carry larvae of parasitic worms which they inject into the body by piercing the skin in an attempt to drink blood.

Some common facts about Mosquitoes

• Mosquitoes are as old as the Dinosaurs.
• Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animals.
• Only female Mosquitoes bite.
• Color matters to Mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes are attracted to dark places to hide and digest their meal.
• Mosquitoes love Carbon dioxide (CO₂), which helps them locate food.
• Mosquitoes are more attracted to O+ blood type.
• Mosquitoes are greedy for blood.
• Mosquitoes do not live long.
• Mosquitoes do not have teeth.
• Mosquitoes are more active when the moon is full.
• Mosquitoes can breed in tiny amounts of water.

Some common signs of infestation

• High pitched buzzing sound.
• Itching and irritation.
• Red bumps on uncovered areas of the body.
• Frequent spotting of mosquitoes in shady areas.
• Increased scratching at night.

Some common diseases spread

• Dengue fever
• Malaria
• Zika virus.
• Plague
• Yellow fever.
• West Nile virus
• Chikungunya virus.