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How To Prevent Mosquito Bites

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The most effective way to avoid mosquito-borne infections and to prevent mosquito bites is to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Prevention is the first line of defence against West Nile, Zika, malaria, and other mosquito-borne infections.

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Topics: Mosquito Bite Prevention

The Life Cycle of the Mosquito

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Understanding the different stages of the mosquito’s life cycle can help prevent and effectively eliminate populations before they become a problem. All mosquito species have four distinct stages to their life cycle. Egg, Larvae, Pupa, and Adult. There are over 300 species of mosquitoes in the world. The most common and most dangerous, are the Culex mosquitoes. The Culex pipiens is the main carrier of the West Nile virus.

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Topics: Mosquitoes 101

As featured in Dockside Magazine

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"The arrival of spring in Muskoka is a mixed blessing. All winter we’ve dressed to keep warm; now we get to dress to keep from being bitten."

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Topics: Mosquito Bite Prevention

The West Nile Virus: Risk, Symptoms and Treatment

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West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne infection. Infected mosquitoes can spread the virus to humans and other animals. West Nile virus is usually spread by the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. Most people who get West Nile virus experience no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms, but it can cause serious illness and there are few medical options to treat or prevent it.

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Topics: Mosquito-borne Infections

The rapid spread of mosquitoes poses a problem beyond the Zika virus

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LONDON (Reuters) - As the world focuses on Zika's rapid advance in the Americas, experts warn the virus that originated in Africa is just one of a growing number of continent-jumping diseases carried by mosquitoes threatening swathes of humanity.

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Topics: Mosquito-borne Infections