Mosquitoes need stagnant water. Once their eggs are laid, these eggs clump together and float on the surface of water.
Only female mosquitoes bite!
Some mosquito-borne diseases include things like:
Encephalitis viral strains, such as St. Louis, Western Equine, and LaCrosse strains. Encephalitis can cause brain inflammation and can be deadly.
West Nile Virus, which can cause headaches, fatigue, and rashes that can last a week. In severe cases, West Nile Virus can lead to an encephalitis strain that affects the spinal cord.
Chikungunya, which is a viral disease that can cause severe joint pain, muscle pain, fever, nausea, and fatigue.
Yellow fever, which is rare but has seen cases in the U.S. This virus can cause liver damage and be fatal.
