Can mosquitoes carry disease?
Mosquitoes can be pests and often interfere with the quality of life. Most important, mosquitoes are known carriers of diseases to humans. The more severe human diseases transmitted by mosquitoes are St. Louis encephalitis, Western Equine encephalitis, and possibly West Nile encephalitis. These viruses are transmitted by mosquitoes and can be fatal to humans and other animals.

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1. Can mosquitoes carry disease?
2. How can I protect myself from mosquitoes?
3. Is mosquito surveillance conducted?
4. What types of mosquito surveys are being conducted?
5. What can I do to protect my family from mosquitoes?
6. What comprises Arbovirus surveillance?
7. What is a sentinel chicken?
8. What is done to help control mosquito breeding?
9. Why do mosquitoes bite?