Mosquitoes are considered one of the most dangerous pests in the world for several reasons, including that they feed on blood and transmit the most dangerous and deadly diseases in the world such as malaria and Zika virus, and it is one of the annoying pests that threaten any facility, so mosquitoes must be combated at their first appearance.
Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, and the greatest harm from mosquitoes
-Mosquitoes transmit many diseases, including:
-West Nile virus
-Eastern encephalomyelitis virus
-Saint Louis encephalitis virus
-cerebral lacrosse virus
-High altitude virus J
-Chikungunya virus
-Yellow fever
-Dengue fever,
-ilhus virus
-malaria
-Japanese encephalitis
-Zika virus
-Honorary Bancroftia
-Filariasis
-rift valley fever
-And many other diseases
Mosquito control methods, and how to exterminate mosquitoes through the IPM system
Mosquito Control is based on the IPM system through 4 basic steps, in order:
Biological control
In this method, it depends on the presence of the largest predator such as (frogs – geckos … etc.), and it is considered one of the least used methods, especially in commercial and industrial Facilities.
Behavioral control
It depends on modifying the behaviors that cause the presence of mosquitoes in the first place (water – food – shelter – temperature, and humidity).
Physical control
It is through the use of traps that Kill mosquitoes, in addition to barriers that prevent mosquitoes from entering the facility.
Chemical control
This method relies on the use of pesticides and disinfectants in spraying and cleaning ponds and water basins that mosquitoes use as shelter.
