The world’s biggest killers are in fact something so tiny – the mosquito. Worldwide there are 3,500 known species of mosquito. Which are the deadliest and which should be avoided at all costs?
Known as the “Malaria mosquitoes,” there are more than 460 sub-species of Anopheles mosquito (pictured above). With close to 20 percent of the genus capable of spreading the virus to humans, the female Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria after biting an infected human and then passing on the deadly parasite to the next unsuspecting person it gnaws.
This genus of mosquito can be easily identified by the black and white scales on its wings and can be found across the world, with the exception of Antarctica.
While malaria is nowadays limited to tropical areas, with sub-Saharan Africa remaining the hardest hit, many Anopheles genus mosquitoes like and breed in colder climes. Stagnant, clean, unpolluted water is a breeding paradise for this insect.
You can greatly reduce the number of tiger mosquitoes in your area by getting rid of breeding places:
- Remove any water-filled containers like old tires, food containers and buckets from your yard.
- Keep mosquitoes from breeding in bird baths, pet water dishes and plastic wading pools by emptying them at least once a week.
- Roof gutters should be kept clean of fallen leaves and other debris so that water does not collect in them.
- Neighborhood residents should work together to eliminate breeding sites like abandoned cars, old machinery, drums and other junk in vacant lots.
- Report piles of discarded tires or other accumulations of water-holding junk to local health officials.
- Businesses should cover tires, store them indoors or treat them with an insecticide labeled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for control of mosquito larvae.
It is not necessary to limit outdoor activities unless there is evidence of mosquito-borne disease in your area. However, you can and should try to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Minimize time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Be sure door and window screens fit tightly and are in good repair.
- Wear shoes, socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time, and when mosquitoes are most active. Clothing should be light colored and made of tightly woven materials to keep mosquitoes away from the skin.
- Use mosquito repellent products.Pestman mosquito repellent essential oil is the first plant essential oil mosquito repellent product that achieves mosquito repellent effect through natural volatilization in the world. It is made of a variety of plant essential oils evenly mixed in a specific proportion, mainly lemon essential oil, osmanthus essential oil, peppermint essential oil and so on.
It emits a pleasant and fragrant smell. This smell will interfere with the mosquito’s olfactory system, making it impossible for mosquitoes to find humans. Some mosquitoes will find an exit and fly out of the room. Mosquitoes that cannot find an exit and stay in the room will also be affected by it. Starved to death due to lack of food and water. In addition to the pleasant smell, the amount is small each time, the natural volatilization effect is good, and it is also very safe for people. It is suitable for repelling mosquitoes in various indoor environments.
The method of use is very simple. Leave the bottle open and place the bottle on the ground at the innermost corner of the room. Put a bottle in each room (10-30 square meters), so that the essential oil can diffuse throughout the room. If the room is large, you need to increase the number of bottles as appropriate. Do not open doors and windows frequently in rooms where essential oils are placed. Because 1-2 ml of essential oils are volatilized every day, if you open doors and windows frequently, the essential oils will drift to other rooms or outdoors. If the concentration of essential oils indoors does not reach a certain concentration, it will not have a good mosquito repellent effect. If you need to open the window for ventilation, it is recommended to open the window for no more than 2 hours a day.
