Mosquito Control

Zika is a rare virus that can cause birth defects in unborn babies. It can be transmitted by mosquitoes, pregnant women to babies, and blood transfusions. Zika virus cases are often mild, and many of the people infected with Zika virus don’t display any symptoms.These symptoms can last up to a week, and include rashes, muscle and joint pain, fever, red eyes, and headaches. The first case was only recorded in 2007, so Zika is still a relatively new virus. Many of its long term effects are unknown. The good news is that death from zika virus is very rare.

West Nile is a virus that affects . Roughly 80% of people who are infected with West Nile will have symptoms. Symptoms of west nile include headache,vomiting, fever, aches and pains in the body or joints, and. Any even smaller number of those infected, about 0.6%, develop more serious symptoms like numbness, vision loss, paralysis, disorientation, and high fever. There’s a greater risk for people 60 years of age or older, and those with pre existing medical conditions. 

Although this virus might sound a little silly, this is a real disease. Chikungunya is a virus that can be transmitted by blood. Mosquitoes spread it because they feed on the blood of numerous hosts. Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, joint swelling or pain, nausea and rash. Symptoms usually start to show between 3 and 7 days after infection. The people who are most at risk from chikungunya are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical conditions, and newborn babies.

Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which mosquitoes can get from biting an infected person. The parasites can live and reproduce inside the mosquito, and are passed to the victim through the saliva of the mosquito. The parasites then start a rapid reproduction cycle in their new host. Symptoms will usually show up 1 or 2 weeks after being infected, and can include fever, chills, headache, vomiting, and flu-like symptoms. Although malaria can be deadly if left untreated, it’s easier to cure due to advancements and availability of medical care.

Dengue can be dangerous because symptoms can become severe in a very short span of time. Usually, Dengue virus symptoms include fever, along with rash, nausea, vomiting, joint or body aches, or eye aches. About 25% of those infected will become sick. Symptoms are more likely to become severe if a person has previously been infected with Dengue Virus.