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The Killers Called Mosquitoes and simple ways to avoid their bites by pascenta(m): 2:23pm On Apr 01, 2016
THE KILLERS CALLED MOSQUITOES AND SIMPLE WAYS TO AVOID THEIR BITES.

What's the most dangerous creature on earth?without question the answer is the mosquito.Mosquitoes and their diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history.Even today,mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2million to 3million people and infect another 200 million more every year.
Tens of millions more are killed and debilitated by a host of other mosquitoe-borne diseases,including filariasis,yellow fever,dengue and encephalitis.But for millions of americans,malaria is something other people get somewhere else,the fact is that nearly half of the world's population is at risk of malaria.Residents of the united states are not immune.Malaria has occurred in the united states and still does on rare occasions. mosquitoes capable of carrying and transmitting malaria still inhabit most part of this country. part 2 loading ..........
Re: The Killers Called Mosquitoes and simple ways to avoid their bites by pascenta(m): 2:26pm On Apr 01, 2016
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Re: The Killers Called Mosquitoes and simple ways to avoid their bites by pascenta(m): 2:28pm On Apr 01, 2016
the female mosquito's life is often measured in weeks or months.male typically live only about a week.the immature stages of mosquitoe are less familiar to us.Mosquitoes hatch from eggs laid in places that are or will be filled with water.The eggs hatch into worm-like larvae that usually lie just beneath the water's surface,breath through tubes on the tail end of their bodies,and feed on microscopic organisms,such as bacteria. Thus most mosquito larvae require. water containing organic materials such as leaves or sewage to serve as food for micro organisms that will be consumed by the developing mosquito larvae.
Female mosquitoes can be particular about whose blood they consume, with each species having its own preference. most mosquitoes attack birds and mammals, though some feed on the blood of reptiles and amphibians. Only female mosquitoes bite, because a blood meal is usually required for egg laying.all male mosquitoes, and the females of a few species, do not bite. they feed on nectar and other plant juices instead of blood.
Re: The Killers Called Mosquitoes and simple ways to avoid their bites by pascenta(m): 2:30pm On Apr 01, 2016
They can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by their host many feet away. mosquitoes also sense body chemicals, such as the lactic acid in perspiration. some people are more attractive to mosquitoes then others. A person sleeping in a mosquito -infested room may wake up with dozens of mosquito bites while the person sleeping next to them has none. similarly,people react differently to mosquito bites,some showing very little sign of being bitten,while others exhibit substantial redness,swelling and itching. this is an allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva,the severity of which varies among individuals.
mosquitoes can fly long distances, some more than 20 miles from the water source that produced them.But they don't fly fast, only about 4miles an hour and because they typically fly into the wind to help detect host odours, fewer mosquitoes are about on windy days.
As a mosquito flies closer to it's target, it looks for the movement of dark object. once it finds you,it lands inserts its proboscis and probes for blood vessels beneath the skin.when it finds one,it injects saliva into the wound.the saliva contains an anti coagulant that ensures a steady,smooth flow of blood. unfortunately, the mosquito's saliva also may contain pathogens such as malaria parasites or encephalitis virus. this is how mosquitoes transmit disease.
Re: The Killers Called Mosquitoes and simple ways to avoid their bites by pascenta(m): 2:32pm On Apr 01, 2016
simple ways to avoid mosquito bites.

1.To prevent mosquito bites is avoidance but even if one were to remain indoors throughout the mosquito season,they might still encounter mosquitoes. mosquitoes,such as the house mosquitoes are adept at getting into structures to feed on the inhabitants, and also use crawlspaces,basemennts and cellars as quit spots in which to shelter themselves during the raining season.it is important to keep structures in good shape,maintaining the integrity of windows and door nets.netting or sealing all gaps through which utility lines,vent,foundation cracks and gaps around windows and doors.
2. Repellents are first line of defence against mosquito bites.Many products provide some degree of protection against mosquito bite.products containing active ingredient picaridin or DEET have been shown to provide a similar degree of protection.Whatever repellent you choose,be sure to read the label direction before applying to yourself or to children.
3. The best means of controlling mosquitoes is to deny them a place to develop.this is source reduction ,the elimination of water from places where mosquitoes lay eggs.This can be accomplished by draining ponds,ditches,backwaters and lagoons,and keeping water out natural and artificial containers.Each of us has an obligation to make sure our properties are free of mosquito-breeding site, such as stagnant ponds,poorly maintained swimming pools,tree holes, abandoned tires,buckets or other deris in which water accumulates.
4. Avoid outdoor activity when mosquitoes are prevalent.dusk and down is when most mosquitoes are more active,but some will be around during the day.
5.wear long,loose fitting clothes if mosquitoes are around,preferably in light colours.
6. Sleep under mosquito nets treated with repellant or insecticides if you don't have nets on your windows and doors.
7. making sure that any top,lids,cover and inlet pipes are close fitting.
8.Reducing the amount of vegetation around the edges of pound or around your home can in turn help reduce the amount of suitable devepment site for mosquito larvae and resting places for adults mosquitoes.
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Re: The Killers Called Mosquitoes and simple ways to avoid their bites by pascenta(m): 2:33pm On Apr 01, 2016
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