What diseases do mosquitoes spread? The World Health Organization (WHO) considers mosquitoes as some of the deadliest insects globally because of the diseases they spread. According to WHO, malaria, one of the key diseases spread by mosquitoes caused over 400,000 deaths in 2015 alone. Similar numbers were recorded in 2018. Mosquitoes feed on plant material, […]
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About Yellow Fever Mosquitoes Yellow fever mosquitoes get their name from the role they play in the spread of yellow fever. Although they can spread other diseases, they are the major culprits in the spread of yellow fever. They are mostly found in areas where yellow fever is endemic. Yellow fever is endemic in parts
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About Asian Tiger Mosquitoes Asian tiger mosquitoes are otherwise known as forest mosquitoes. They get the name, Asian tiger mosquito, from the white stripe that goes from their heads to the center of their backs. They are nuisance insects as well as vectors that spread different kinds of diseases. Asian tiger mosquitoes spread microorganisms such
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About Culex Mosquitoes Also known as house mosquitoes, Culex mosquitoes are known for the nuisance they constitute during summer as well as their public health consequences. Globally, there are over 3,000 species of Culex mosquitoes. In North America, there are about 170 species of the mosquitoes. They are known for their bites as well as
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About Anopheles Mosquitoes Otherwise known as malarial mosquitoes, Anopheles mosquitoes are well known as vectors of malaria. They are found in a wide range of locations, with established populations in every continent but Antarctica. They are a notable public health concern because of their role in spreading malaria. Because blood meal is important for their
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How to get rid of bird mites? While bird mites don’t target people directly, they can still cause some problems. When they run out of birds to feed on, these desperate creatures will feed on people until they can find another bird. These bites aren’t particularly dangerous, but they can cause a lot of discomfort.
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How to get rid of mites? Whether you’re waking up in the middle of the night because of how itchy you feel, or because your skin is full of painful blisters, you’re going to want to get rid of the mites who are ruining your life. This can be a challenge for most people, as
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How to prevent mites? Mites are the last thing you want in your home. These minuscule creatures are known to bite and spread diseases. While these aren’t particularly dangerous, they can make you very uncomfortable due to the itching and rashes that they cause. Mites are also hard to see, so removing them becomes a
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Appearance Flying squirrels (Pteromyini or Petauristini) are by every way similar in appearance to their cousins (squirrels). They have small rounded faces, large ears, longer limbs, and larger bushy tails. The large black eyes at the front and extending to the side of their head give them proper vision even in the dark. However, furs
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Appearance Squirrels belong to the class of rodents (rats, mice, and co.). They have small, slender bodies with bushy tails and large eyes in front of their heads. Squirrels have four powerful teeth in the front of their mouth that grow throughout their life. They prevent the teeth from wearing out by constantly nibbling on
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