Each year, according to the World
Health Organization, some 500 million
people are infected with mosquito-borne
illnesses: dengue,
malaria,
yellow
fever, and various forms of
encephalitis,
including the West Nile virus. More
than 2.5 million die, many of them
young children. Mosquitoes are no
joking manner.
This site will explore in detail the many methods and
benefits of using mosquito netting as well as the various
types of mosquito netting available and the ways of protecting
yourself against mosquito borne diseases. We will talk about
the legion of diseases that mosquitoes transmit to humans
and the ways of preventing these diseases and infections.
Other topics include
mosquito predators and how to
prevent mosquito
breeding.
The proliferation of dengue
alone is cause for alarm. In the
1950s, the WHO saw fewer than 1,000
cases annually of the sometimes
fatal hemorrhagic variety. Today,
the yearly average exceeds 500,000.
West Nile virus has emerged in recent years in temperate regions of Europe and North America, presenting a threat to public, equine, and animal health. The most serious manifestation of West Nile virus infection is fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans and horses, as well as mortality in certain domestic and wild birds.
The World Health Organization estimates that yearly 300-500
million cases of malaria occur
and more than 1 million people die of malaria. About 1,200
cases of malaria are diagnosed in the United States each year.
Most cases in the United States are in immigrants and travelers
returning from malaria-risk areas, mostly from sub-Saharan
Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
Also, click
here for the answers to some
frequently asked
questions about mosquito protection.
Also, some new information:
Mosquito Control: The Best Ways to Effectively Combat Mosquitoes
Mosquito Control: Pesticides and Fogging Agents make it Possible
The
Travel Checklist
How
to Treat Mosquito Bites
Using 