Few animals on Earth evoke the antipathy that mosquitoes do.

Their itchy, irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a backyard barbecue or a hike in the woods. They have an uncanny ability to sense our murderous intentions, taking flight and disappearing milliseconds before a fatal swat. And in our bedrooms, the persistent, whiny hum of their buzzing wings can wake the soundest of sleepers. Beyond the nuisance factor, mosquitoes are carriers, or vectors, for some of humanitys most deadly illnesses, and they are public enemy number one in the fight against global infectious disease. Mosquito-borne diseases cause millions of deaths worldwide every year with a disproportionate effect on children and the elderly in developing countries.

Where it live? Mosquitoes mostly live in stagnant water where water remains static other than wooden barks or any rotten or decayed stuff. Where water is allowed to stand and is not horribly poisonous. They need water to lay eggs in, and the new mosquitoes need water to swim around in, but after that period of time they can travel for miles to mate and find a source of carbon dioxide. They follow the carbon trail to a creature, take its blood, and lay eggs again. What it eats? Mosquitoes primarily feed on nectar from flowers. Both males and females will feed in this manner, sucking the nectar through a proboscis, much the same as a butterfly does. The female is also capable of drinking blood, an act called haematophagy. Females do not require blood to survive, but they need supplements, such as protein and iron, to enable them to develop and lay their eggs. They use the blood not for their own nourishment but as a source of protein for their eggs. For food, both males and females eat nectar and other plant sugars. How quickly it multiplies? They each lay many eggs every day, and they can multiply fast. What disease it can carry? There are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes, but the members of three bear primary responsibility for the spread of human diseases. Anopheles mosquitoes are the only species known to carry malaria. They also transmit filariasis (also called elephantiasis) and encephalitis. Culex mosquitoes carry encephalitis, filariasis, and the West Nile virus. And Aedes mosquitoes, of which the voracious Asian tiger is a member, carry yellow fever, dengue, and encephalitis. Mosquitoes transmit disease in a variety of ways. In the case of malaria, parasites attach themselves to the gut of a female mosquito and enter a host as she feeds. In other cases, such as yellow fever and dengue, a virus enters the mosquito as it feeds on an infected human and is transmitted via the mosquitos saliva to a subsequent victim.

How can you get rid of this pest? Getting rid of mosquitoes, both through repelling them and removing sources of them in a small area. All mosquitoes need water to breed, so eradication and population-control efforts usually involve removal or treatment of standing water sources. Insecticide spraying to kill adult mosquitoes is also widespread. However, global efforts to stop the spread of mosquitoes are having little effect, and many scientists think global warming will likely increase their number and range. The following can also be used to get rid of mosquitoes. Break Wind - As strange as it may sound, creating wind can help get rid of mosquitoes if you're sitting on an outdoor deck or patio. The wind created isn't that of a flatulent kind, but the wind produced by an electric fan. If you're going to be sitting outdoors, if possible, arm yourself with an electric fan. Positioning yourself in front of a fan will discourage mosquitoes from landing and biting. Crack Open a Beer - Drinking a beer won't keep the mosquitoes away, but beer can help create a thirst-quenching diversion. In all seriousness, spraying beer combined with a couple of other key ingredients around bushes, and on grass and weeds, will get rid of the little pests. Simply combine equal amounts of flat beer, antiseptic mouthwash, and Epsom salt. Place this mixture in a garden sprayer that attaches to a hose, and spray away. This mixture is said to effectively get rid of mosquitoes, and it is a cheaper and much safer alternative to commercial products that contain harmful chemicals. Pure Vanilla Extract - If you enjoy the scent of vanilla, you can be rest assured mosquitoes don't. Pure vanilla extract is said to ward off mosquitoes. Simply apply real vanilla extract to pulse points, and bloodthirsty mosquitoes will go elsewhere. Fabric Softener Sheets - Some people swear by fabric softener sheets as one of the best home remedies for getting rid of mosquitoes. If you might be allergic to fabric softener or the perfume infused in the thin fabric sheets, don't try this method for getting rid of mosquitoes. If you're sure you aren't bothered by fabric softeners or perfume, wipe your arms, legs, and other exposed parts with a dry fabric softener sheet. Tuck the sheet into a pocket for further use, and the mosquitoes will find another host that isn't quite as soft.

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