Mosquitoes become human enemies. Not only the bite makes the skin become bumpy, itchy, and reddish, mosquitoes can also cause various diseases, such as dengue fever (dengue hemorrhagic fever) and malaria.

On this month, fox5dc.com said that DC ranked 3rd in US with the worst mosquito problem. Nothing ruins a nice summer day like a mosquito bite. It turns out that Washington D.C. is the third-highest city in the nation for mosquito calls, according to a survey released by Terminix on World Mosquito Day.
Dallas topped Terminix’s list for the second straight year while New York City ranked No. 2 on the list. D.C. was followed by Houston and Los Angeles to round out the Top 5.
“It’s just constant,” said Damien Sanchez, owner of Mosquito Squad in Sterling, Virginia. The business services an average of 500 calls a day.
“This has been the most challenging year for mosquito control … Read more

In summer, it’s hard to fall asleep at night because of the fear that someone is looking for a chance to feast on you. Yes, the tiny creatures are known as mosquitoes. If you have no idea how these insects go about feasting on you, you can use the following do’s and don’ts to keep them away from you. This will help you have sound sleep at night.

Do: Use the power of wind

If the breeze is over 1Mph, mosquitoes will find it hard to fly. So, if you choose a breezy place for your outing, you will be good. Aside from this, you can use plug-in fans in order to do the same trick. All you have to do is direct the flow of air at your lower half.

Don’t: Use citronella candles or other coils

Although oils, such as citronella can repel insects, they work only when … Read more

Floating islands are not only beautiful aesthetically, but they also improve water quality, serve as habitat for fish, help alleviate bank erosion, and work to reduce mosquito populations. With some smart pond management and strategic planning, you can improve your fishery by adding this unique feature to the water.

First order of business is the design of the island. It is important to know what options are best suited for your pond. If your pond is well aerated, you can grow almost anything on your island that would typically grow in your local climate. Flowers, small shrubs, and other ornamentals are commonly used plants. If your pond is not well aerated, you should stick to wetland plants and aim for a more natural look. Floating islands tend to sprout and mature sooner in the spring, and stay green longer in the fall due to the thermal effects of the water. … Read more

Prevention of malaria.

The anopheles mosquito stings only between sundown and the rising of the sun. There are some very effective precautions possible to avoid being stung by the mosquitoes: wear light colored clothing, covering the arms and legs; sleep under a mosquito net that has been impregnated with special substances like permethrine or deltamethrine; cover the exposed parts of the body every four to six hours with an insect repellant, preferably one on a DEET basis (Diëthyltoluamide). The optimal concentration of DEET lies between 20 and 50%. Pregnant women and children are advised to use the 20% concentration. It is also advisable, especially for pregnant women and children to wash of any remaining insect repellant, once protection is no longer needed.

Medication

Anti-malaria medication has a lot of contra-indications as well as a lot of adverse effects. Prevention of malaria through medication is not simple since resistance has developed … Read more

A small black mosquito bearing white stripes, called the Aedes Aegypti mosquito is the primary carrier and transmitter of this virus. This Dengue causing mosquitoe is active during the day. It populates during rainy season and the period following it (July to October in India). Its typical hideouts are water-filled stagnant flower pots, disused tyres, and water storage containers.

Dengue appears in two forms: Classical Dengue Fever or Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever.The patient develops the disease ranging from 3 days to 2 weeks (usually 4-7days) of being infected by the dengue bearing mosquito and the entire duration of classical dengue fever could last about 5-7 days before the patient recovers.

Symptoms of Dengue

• high fever with chill all of a sudden
• muscle and joint pains that is Severe
• frontal headache that is Severe
• Eye pain that increases with eye movement
• Severe weakness accompanied by taste & … Read more