World Mosquito Day, observed annually on August 20, commemorates Sir Ronald Ross’s 1897 discovery that female mosquitoes transmit malaria to humans. Mosquitoes remain a significant threat to public health worldwide, making awareness, prevention, and professional mosquito control essential components of community health protection.
Organizations, agencies, and businesses across the region can use this toolkit to recognize World Mosquito Day and share timely, relevant messaging about mosquito-borne disease prevention and the importance of mosquito control.
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World Mosquito Day is observed every August 20 to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of prevention and control. Today we recognize the mosquito control professionals who work to protect our communities and encourage everyone to take simple steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Photo: Aedes aegypti. Lauren Bishop and Brandon Clifton, CDC Public Health Image Library.
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World Mosquito Day is observed annually on August 20. It serves as a global reminder of the serious public health threat mosquitoes pose. Mosquitoes transmit pathogens that affect millions of people worldwide. Personal protection and community mosquito control efforts are essential tools in reducing that risk.
Photo: Culex tarsalis. James D. Gathany, CDC Public Health Image Library.
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World Mosquito Day brings awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of prevention and control. Mosquito control is not just the work of local programs. Simple actions at home, like eliminating standing water, play an important role in reducing mosquito populations and protecting your community. Tip and toss to reduce mosquito risk.
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World Mosquito Day is observed every August 20 to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of prevention and control. Today we recognize the mosquito control professionals who work to protect our communities and encourage everyone to take simple steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Photo: Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Getty Images.
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World Mosquito Day serves as a global reminder of the serious public health threat mosquitoes pose. Here are four reasons why.
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