Zika and The Mosquito www.zikafoundation.org
What are the most dangerous creatures in the world? Photo: James Gathany/CDC Some mosquito species can carry parasites and diseases like Zika 4/11/17 2
What is Zika? Zika is a virus that infects mosquitoes and humans Zika Virus 4/11/17 3
What are Zika symptoms? 4/11/17 4
How Zika spreads? Zika can infect both males and females. The virus spreads through mosquito bites. . About 1 in 4 people infected shows symptoms. The virus can be transmitted . from person to person through bodily fluids, like blood. The virus can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her baby and could lead to microcephaly. 4/11/17 5
How Zika spreads? Zika Zika Zika Zika 4/11/17 6
Different types of mosquitoes Aedes aegypti Aedes albopictus Culex Photo: ASU Photo: UGA Photo: Mosquito Squad Of Central Massachusetts Brown mosquito Black and white mosquitoes Feeds on birds Feeds on humans West Nile Virus Zika Virus 4/11/17 7
Where are Aedes mosquitoes? Ae. albopictus Less More Ae. aegypti & albopictus Less More 4/11/17 8
Zika is found in Brazil Warm and wet weather No AC in most homes Doors and windows usually open No screens on the windows Mosquitoes live inside the homes Homes very close to each other Mosquitoes easily travel from home to home 4/11/17 9
The Aedes mosquito life cycle Four stages: Mosquito Metamorphosis Egg Larvae Wildlife filmakers Richard C. Pupa and Richard S. Kern Adult 4/11/17 10
Aedes live with humans males and only female they fly around they rest on they have heat- females feed mosquitoes doors and the walls seeking radar on nectar bite to grow windows wanting waiting for and bite when their eggs to get inside you ready to lay eggs 4/11/17 11
Where do Aedes like to lay their eggs? In standing water around your yard! Mosquito Safari Flower pots Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Drains Puddles Roof gutters Tree holes Bird baths Trash Toys 4/11/17 12
Avoid mosquito bites when traveling to areas with Zika To avoid bites: Don’t wear dark clothes Don’t wear clothes with flowers Don’t use soap that smells like flowers Don’t use perfume Don’t wear smelly socks and shoes Don’t wear shorts & short sleeves Don’t walk outside with bare feet 4/11/17 13
Prevent mosquito bites when traveling to areas with Zika To avoid bites: Use repellent Shower or bathe every day Use unscented antibacterial soap Wear clean clothes and socks Wear light color clothes Wear long sleeve shirts and pants Use screens, ceiling fans & AC Use bed nets day & night 4/11/17 14
Where mosquitoes bite 4/11/17 15
How to apply repellent 1. 3. 5. 2. 4. 6. 16
If It’s Black and White, Avoid the Bite! 4/11/17 17
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