Mosquitoes
FACTS ABOUT MOSQUITOES especially in the Philippines.
_ Mosquitoes have a serious impact on the health, comfort, and economic welfare of people.
Some species transmit diseases to man and animals.
In Maricopa County, there is particular concern with mosquito-borne encephalitis (sleeping sickness).
Large numbers of mosquitoes interfere with outdoor work and recreation, cause livestock to lose weight, and lower property values.
Typical Breeding Sites:
_ Adult female mosquitoes can deposit eggs in a variety of aquatic habitats and other sources that will contain water.
The immature stages of each mosquito species develop in particular habitats.
There are four mosquito habitat groups in Maricopa County: agricultural, industrial, domestic, and natural sources.
Agricultural Sources: irrigated pastures, dairy's, and orchards.
Industry Sources: sewage treatment ponds, flood plains, drain ditches.
Domestic Sources: containers, debris in and around ponds, bird baths, pet watering dishes, animal troughs, septic tanks, catch basins, roadside ditches, leaky sprinkler systems, stagnant swimming pools.
Natural Sources: wetlands, rain pools.
Common Mosquito Species In the Philippines Mindanao:
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_ Encephalitis mosquito (Culex tarsalis).
This mosquito can transmit the encephalitis (sleeping sickness) virus to humans.
It has been seen in Maricopa
County.
Aedes Treehole Mosquito
Recent Issues:
An exotic species of mosquito known as Aedes aegypti has recently been found in Tempe.
This mosquito, while not native to Arizona, has been spreading into many populated areas of southern Arizona.
Aedes aegypti is capable of transmitting diseases such as
dengue fever and yellow fever.
This mosquito thrives in urban and suburban neighborhoods because backyard containers and clutter (tires, buckets, water cans, etc.) offer ideal breeding conditions for them.
County and State health officials are asking for community assistance with this problem.
Please refer to our Backyard Checklist to see how you can help.
SEASONAL ACTIVITY
_ Typically, mosquitoes are active during the monsoon season and
especially during evening- and nighttime.
BUT the Aedes Aegypti is active by
daylight!!!!!!!
PERSONAL PROTECTION FROM MOSQUITOES
_ Reduce outdoor activities during peak feeding periods (1 to 2 hours after dark)
_ Wear long pants and sleeves
_ Apply insect repellent
FIRST AID FOR MOSQUITO BITES
_ Wash bite with soap and water
_ Apply anti-itch medication
_ Apply cold cloth for swelling
_ Watch for secondary infections