Behavior and Biology
Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes are present in tropical and sub-tropical regions across the world and that’s why in India too, knowing effective methods of mosquito control is equally important. Mosquito populations increase mostly when they have stagnant water for breeding and that’s the first thing our technicians will survey when they visit your home for mosquito pest control.
Mosquito larvae are also eradicated during the mosquito control services so that the chances of an infestation relapse also decrease. Mosquitoes breed in standing water as well as cool and shady areas, so every corner of your home will be inspected in our service. Make sure you’re safe from diseases like Malaria and Dengue throughout the year!
Facts
- There are around 3,500 species of mosquitoes, but only a couple hundred feast on human blood
- If you’ve been bitten by a mosquito, it was a female. Male mosquitoes make do just fine with plants
- Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide, lactic acid and octenol found in our breath and sweat
- Malaria infects around 250 million people each year worldwide and kills about one million
- Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animals
Diseases/Threats
- Chikungunya virus is primarily found in Africa and Asia caused by Mosquito bite
- Malaria is a mosquitoborne disease caused by a parasite. It is found in many countries, including Africa, South Asia, as well as Central and South America.
- Zika virus is a concern in many parts of the world. While most people who become infected with Zika virus have mild symptoms or no illness at all
- Dengue, Yellow Fever and West Nile are few other diseases which are sometimes fatal
- Chikungunya, caused by mosquito bite has no cure till today