Diseases Carried By The Mosquito
The small size of the mosquito may be one of the contributing factors why people don’t give much attention to its marked presence at home, in the garden, or even in the workplace. More often than not, we are just content with the protection offered by insect repellents, electric insect killers and to a limited extent, mosquito nets. If only we realize how greatly our lives can be improved with the eradication of these insects in our surroundings, we surely wouldn’t mind the cost of a more reliable way to help us get rid of them, such as periodic pest control measures.
Mosquito Bites: Bringing Fatal Illnesses
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Malaria are just two of the most popular conditions brought about by a single bite of an infected pest carrier. Particularly in Asian countries, the number of reported cases increases as the rainy season prevails. Carriers generally like to dwell in areas with stagnant water. For this reason, it is best to always keep our surroundings free of dormant water to eliminate their breeding grounds. Imposing cleanliness in our homes and workplaces, like keeping our gutters and sewers dry, may significantly reduce the occurrence of such diseases.
Symptoms Of Mosquito Borne Dengue
In tropical countries with mosquito carriers, Dengue is more prevalent than Malaria. It is characterized by severe headache, pain in the joint areas, recurring fever, vomiting, and bleeding of the gums. In more advanced cases wherein the platelet count of the patient had gone down to a critical level (50 below), blood in the stool and continuous gum bleeding may be observed. Without the necessary platelet transfusion, the condition may eventually lead to death. The mosquito is indeed quite deadly for its size.
Taking The Necessary Precautions Against Mosquito Bites
We should all take extra precautions knowing that these silent killers co-exist in our homes. However, we can do away with all these unnecessary precautions by getting rid of these deadly swarms through the services of a licensed pest control contractor.
