by Remco Suer | May 7, 2014 | Insects
Aedes mosquitoes are highly invasive and adaptive and can be recognised by the white stripes on their body and legs. Aedes mosquitoes can transmit several diseases such as Dengue, yellow fever and Chikungunya. Dengue is a virus that causes high fevers, joint pains,...
by Remco Suer | May 7, 2014 | Insects
Culex mosquitoes are often present in high numbers, are, found all over the globe, and are considered the main nuisance mosquito species. Culex mosquitoes can also transmit diseases such as West-Nile virus, filariasis and avian malaria. West-Nile virus, for instance,...
by Remco Suer | Feb 8, 2011 | Insects
Anopheles mosquitoes are found worldwide, mostly in (sub)tropical regions, and comprise many different subspecies, each with different habitats and behaviours. Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria, a disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium. Malaria causes...