West Nile Virus Facts to Know Before World Mosquito Day

With Monday being World Mosquito Day, we’ve decided to highlight the mosquito-borne diseases present in countries Mosquito Squad impacts globally. Most people don’t realize the mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, killing 830,000 people annually. Today’s focus is on the West Nile Virus.

Please help us raise awareness of the worldwide danger mosquitoes cause by sharing our daily posts on Facebook. For each share, we will donate $1 to Malaria No More and you will also be entered to win a mosquito-themed prize from us. 4 winners will be announced on Tuesday. You can find our Facebook page here.

Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s site for additional information on West Nile.

To learn about other deadly animals, visit here.