Since the beginning of time, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry have plagued the Earth.
We’ve overcome so many challenges—so why not this one?
So why—after all these years—do mosquitoes still pose a threat?
So why are we still vulnerable to mosquitoes and the diseases they carry?
So why are mosquitoes still a danger?
So why should mosquitoes still be so dangerous to our health?
Tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll tell you how you can help.
Let’s Put an End to an Old Threat
Our goal is to protect you and yours from the serious threat mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases pose to your health and well-being.
Humans have come a long way to improve medicine, health, and protection of the environment, but to this day the threat of mosquitoes persists—
“Infectious diseases are now spreading geographically much faster than at any time in history.”
Margaret Chan, MD WHO Director-General
An Ancient Threat That Still Plagues Us
Life has evolved to adapt to many challenges over time, but mosquitoes and the deadly diseases and parasites they carry remain as real a threat to humans and the environment as ever. Across the U.S., vector-borne diseases and mosquito populations are spreading at an alarming rate.
Modern Solutions for Public Health
What has changed is our knowledge of and capacity to protect ourselves on individual and community levels. Today, we have personal protective practices each of us can and should employ. We also have teams of mosquito control professionals across the country who use their scientific and health expertise to monitor mosquito populations and apply treatment on a systemic level.
Making Mosquitoes a Problem of the Past
With the threat of deadly disease on the rise, it is essential that we scale and implement mosquito control measures. It will take all of us to protect ourselves and the environment from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases. Additional education and advocacy in support of mosquito control is necessary.
Experts:
- Share your knowledge clearly with communities you serve
- Use the Expert Hub to exchange knowledge with your peers
- Access Yesterday’s Threat, Today’s Solutions resources
Individuals:
- Educate yourself—and share your knowledge with your community—about mosquitoes and the diseases they carry
- Take personal, protective measures
- Advocate for more resources for mosquito control professionals