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Get ready to protect yourself from those pesky mosquitos as we celebrate National Mosquito Control Awareness Week on June 20! This week was established in 2006 by the American Mosquito Control Association to educate people about the importance of mosquito control and how to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Did you know that mosquitoes have been around for more than 30 million years? Despite their small size, they can cause big problems, so it's important to take measures to keep them away. So let's come together and spread awareness about mosquito control for a safer and healthier community!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of Malaria Transmission</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 1800s, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that mosquitoes transmitted malaria, highlighting the need for mosquito control.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1902</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ross Wins Nobel Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sir Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in recognition of his work on the transmission of malaria, bringing greater attention to mosquito-borne illnesses.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of CDC</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was established in the US to combat malaria by killing mosquitoes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Health Malaria Eradication Program</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization launched a program to eradicate malaria, which involved large-scale efforts to control mosquito populations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>West Nile Virus in the US</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first cases of the West Nile virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, were reported in the United States, underlining the ongoing need for effective mosquito control.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Mosquito Control Awareness Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Mosquito Control Association established National Mosquito Control Awareness Week to educate the public about the significance of mosquito control and prevention of mosquito-borne diseases.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a community cleanup</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so organizing a community cleanup to remove any potential breeding grounds can help decrease the mosquito population in your area.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a mosquito-themed movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a fun movie night featuring films with a mosquito or insect theme. This is a great way to raise awareness and educate others about mosquito control methods.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create educational materials</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your creativity to design posters, flyers, or social media posts that inform others about the importance of mosquito control and how they can protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local mosquito control organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Contact your local mosquito control organization and offer to volunteer your time to help with their efforts. This could include assisting with mosquito surveillance, distributing informational materials, or helping with community events.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a bug spray drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with a local charity or organization and organize a bug spray drive to collect donations of mosquito repellent for those in need. This can help protect vulnerable populations from mosquito-borne diseases.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mosquitoes are not just annoying pests - they can also transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus. National Mosquito Control Awareness Week reminds us of the importance of taking preventative measures to protect ourselves and our communities from these illnesses.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mosquito control helps to reduce discomfort and inconvenience</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Aside from the potential health risks, mosquitoes can also be a major nuisance. Their bites can cause itching, swelling, and irritation, making it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. By promoting mosquito control during this week, we can help decrease the annoyance and inconvenience caused by these pesky insects.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about environmental impact</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Mosquito Control Awareness Week also highlights the importance of controlling mosquito populations in an environmentally responsible way. This includes using natural methods such as eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, instead of relying on harmful chemicals that can harm other species and disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Globally, Mosquitoes Cause More Human Deaths than Any Other Organism</h3><p class='facts-content'>Mosquitoes transmit serious diseases, including malaria, dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever, which together are responsible for several million deaths and hundreds of millions of cases every year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Only Female Mosquitoes Bite Humans</h3><p class='facts-content'>It's only the female mosquitoes that bite as they need the protein in blood to help their eggs develop. Males feed on nectar and plant sap.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mosquitoes Detect Humans through CO2 and Lactic Acid</h3><p class='facts-content'>Mosquitoes have a very sharp sense of smell that allows them to detect the carbon dioxide and lactic acid emitted by humans from up to 100 meters away.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Over 3500 Species of Mosquitoes</h3><p class='facts-content'>Of the thousands of species of mosquitoes that exist, only a few hundred are known to bite and spread disease to humans.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mosquitoes Fly Slowly Compared to Other Insects</h3><p class='facts-content'>Flying at around 1 to 1.5 miles per hour, mosquitoes are among the slowest flying insects.</p></div></div>
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is celebrated on June 20 every year. In 2024 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week will occur on a Thursday.
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