Why do we need mosquito control programs?
Without control programs the mosquito population would flourish and cause potential health and comfort problems. From a health standpoint, mosquitoes are known carriers of encephalitis, malaria and the yellow fever and dengue viruses. Mosquito-borne diseases cause more than one million deaths each year around the world. Mosquito bites can also infect a pet with the deadly canine heartworm.

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1. Why do we need mosquito control programs?
2. How can we best control mosquito breeding?
3. Is it necessary to spray for adult mosquitoes in populated areas?
4. Are the insecticides being used for controlling mosquitoes dangerous?
5. Are there methods other than the use of insecticides for controlling mosquitoes?
6. What are bed bugs?
7. Where are bed bugs found?
8. How are bed bugs transported?
9. Can bed bugs make you sick?
10. How can I get rid of bed bugs?
11. Is there effective treatment for bed bug bites?