Enter the Mosquito!
LORE: Mosquitoes can fly up to
1.5 miles per hour.
WNV, or West Nile Virus, made its
way into the U.S. in 1999. By the
end of 2003 there were over 1400
cases of West Nile infections that
resulted in nearly 600 deaths.
In Texas it is primarily carried by
Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, but
WNV has been found in more than
60 different species of mosquitoes.
Fortunately, 80% of those infected
with WNV never show any symptoms.
Recomended ‘Repellants’ are the
chemical ‘Deet’ and the more natural ‘Citronella’.
LORE: This is the Proboscis - two
sharp blades for cutting their way
into your flesh (much like serrated knives) surrounding a pair
of tubes. One tube is for sucking up the blood, while the other
drips a blood thinning chemical
into the wound to keep the blood
flowing.
LORE: A mosquito’s wings beat from
300 to 600 times a second.
West Nile Virus Symptoms:
Severe headaches
Fever
Nausea and vomiting
Disorientation
Chills
Muscle aches, pain, stiffness, or all three
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