Do mosquito bites transfer disease?

Yes, mosquito bites can transmit disease to humans. Mosquito-borne diseases are a major public health problem worldwide, and they can be fatal. In the United States, mosquito-borne diseases are relatively rare. Here in the Southeastern United States area, we’re fortunate in that regard, but it’s important to know that it can happen.

It is rare here, but it does happen here, so if you start feeling sick or feverish after a mosquito bite, contact a medical professional as soon as possible.

Which Diseases Do Mosquitoes Transmit?

Mosquitoes are known to transmit many diseases, including:

• Malaria: Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease that is caused by a parasite. It is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.
• Dengue fever: Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness that causes fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. It can be serious, especially in children.
• Zika virus: Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause birth defects in babies born to infected mothers.
• West Nile virus: West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause fever, headache, muscle aches, rash, and fatigue. In some cases, it can be fatal.

Do Mosquito Bites Transfer Diseases in the Southeastern United States Area?

Yes, it is possible to get a disease from a mosquito bite here in the Southeastern United States. It’s estimated there are between 700 million and one billion cases of mosquito-borne disease across the world every year. Most cases of mosquito-borne disease occur in tropical regions.

Here are some ways to minimize your risk of mosquito borne diseases:

• Hire a professional exterminator to apply mosquito treatments to your yard
• Follow the news for the latest information on new mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. West Nile and Zika are recent examples.
• Use mosquito repellant spray when spending time in areas with lots of mosquito activity
• Wear long pants and long sleeves whenever possible outside

Are You Prepared for Mosquito Season?

The best way to prevent mosquito-borne disease is to prevent mosquito bites, and the best way to do that is by protecting your property with help from a professional mosquito extermination company.

Contact us today to learn more about how our mosquito control services can help you.