Mosquitoes - Woes — Flashcards

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Mosquito-borne diseases are more common during the rainy season because water collects in many places and becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes. More mosquitoes lead to a higher chance of diseases …

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Malaria, dengue, and chikungunya are diseases caused by mosquito bites. They often become more common in specific periods of the year, especially during the rainy season.

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Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes lay eggs in still water, and the larvae grow there.

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Kerosene should be sprayed on stagnant water to kill mosquito larvae. This helps reduce mosquito growth in places where water has collected.

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Water should not be allowed to stagnate because stagnant water becomes a breeding place for mosquitoes. If mosquitoes breed there, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases increases.

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Repellents, coils, aerosols, and body creams are chemicals used against mosquito bites. They help reduce bites, but they do not provide complete protection.

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No. Chemical measures like repellents, coils, aerosols, and body creams do not completely protect a person from mosquitoes.

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According to the WHO report, people are spending more money on diseases that are transmitted by mosquitoes.