Thursday, October 9, 2008

Why mosquitos are a problem in Jacksonville, Florida


Due to Florida's humid subtropical climate, mosquito's can be a serious problem as pests and carriers of disease like the West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Because of these diseases in Florida, there has been a rise in the awareness and need to prevent death and sickness in humans and animals. The diseases are currently being tested for cures. People are turning to find out prevention methods so they do not get the viruses. Mosquitos are also a problem for people with livestock and people that own animals for they can be bitten and disease can spread through their body.


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