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Carbon dioxide, water vapor, and heat that come about because of breathing are accepted to be a main consideration. Mosquitoes additionally require cholesterol and B vitamins and this may influence their decision of hosts for their blood requirements. Mosquitoes can transfer many diseases such as heart worms for your pet, West Nile-like infection, encephalitis, yellow fever, denge fever and jungle fever to name a few. Bug Zappers - These devices have proven to have little effect on Mosquitoes. Studies have shown that of all the bugs killed by the common bug zapper, less than 1% of them were female Mosquitoes. Which are the ones that bit people and pets. Ultrasonic Repellents - Scientific proof has revealed that electronic mosquito repulsing mechanisms do not work. They are sold merely for profit by the manufacture Mosquito Dangers! While many mosquitoes are nothing more than annoying pests; with over 3,000 species worldwide, and 150 in the U.S., some are very dangerous. Unfortunately, some mosquitoes are vectors for diseases. West Nile Virus (WN) Originating in Africa the West Nile virus has spread across parts of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and here at home in the United States. In 2010 981 infections were reported in the U.S., along with 48 deaths. For more information, statistics, and symptoms on the West Nile virus go to: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile and www.mayoclinic.com/health/west-virus/ds00438 Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) The eastern equine encephalitis virus is not as common among humans as the WN virus. EEE is more commonly found in various bird species, as well as horses. However, the fatality rate for persons infected with EEE is over 50 percent. Fortunately, there are typically fewer than 30 reported cases nationally in any given year. For more information, statistics, and symptoms on EEE go to: www.cdc.gov/easternequineencephalitis and www.mayoclinc.com/health/encephalitis/ds00226 LaCrosse Encephalitis (LAC) Typically found in the Midwest states LaCrosse encephalitis has been on a slow but steady increase into the southeastern portion of the U.S. Unlike EEE, deaths are very rare, but the majority of infections are among children under the age of 15. The number of LAC cases a year is estimated to be 80-100. For more information, statistics, and symptoms on LAC go to: www.cdc.gov/lac Other Mosquito-borne illnesses include: St. Louis encephalitis Dog Heartworm Malaria Dengue Yellow fever