10 facts on World Mosquito Day:

  1. World Mosquito Day is celebrated on August 20th every year.
  2. It was established in 1897 to commemorate the discovery of the link between mosquitoes and malaria transmission by Sir Ronald Ross.
  3. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal in the world, responsible for more deaths than any other animal.
  4. Malaria is the most deadly mosquito-borne disease, causing over 400,000 deaths each year.
  5. Other mosquito-borne diseases include yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus.
  6. Mosquitoes are found on every continent except Antarctica.
  7. There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes.
  8. Only female mosquitoes bite.
  9. Mosquitoes are attracted to heat, carbon dioxide, and moisture.
  10. There are several ways to prevent mosquito bites, including using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, and sleeping under a mosquito net.

Here are some additional facts about mosquitoes:

  • Mosquitoes can fly up to 10 miles in a day.
  • Mosquitoes can lay up to 300 eggs at a time.
  • Mosquitoes can live for up to 6 weeks.
  • Mosquitoes are more active at dawn and dusk.
  • Mosquitoes can breed in any standing water, even a bottle cap full of water.

World Mosquito Day is an important day to raise awareness about the dangers of mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit. By learning about mosquitoes and how to prevent mosquito bites, we can help to protect ourselves and our loved ones from these deadly diseases.