Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are vectors of numerous diseases including malaria, yellow fever, dengue, encephalitis, Chikungunya, West Nile virus and Zika – the newest mosquito-borne disease of growing concern.

Wearing an insect repellent is the best way to prevent mosquito bites. It’s also important to take steps to prevent mosquito breeding grounds around your home, since mosquitoes can lay eggs in as little as a half an inch of water.

Culex Mosquitoes Culex species and others

Mosquitoes are one of the most bothersome summertime pests. There are over 3,000 types of mosquitoes in the world. Out of these thousands of mosquito species, only a couple are known to feed on human blood, including the Culex genus. This genus of mosquitoes (sometimes referred to as common house mosquitoes) includes several species which are capable of transmitting diseases such as West Nile virus.

Contact Entotox office in your region for a pest management and extermination plan.

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