Mosquito borne illnesses are diseases that are spread from the bite of an infected mosquito.
- Examples of mosquito borne illnesses are Zika, West Nile Virus, malaria and more.
These diseases can cause severe side effects for the person who is infected. Air conditioning plays a huge role in the prevention of mosquito borne illnesses. Mosquitoes are attracted to humans due to the carbon dioxide we emit when we exhale. Mosquitoes are obviously more prevalent outdoors, so it is much more likely for a human being to be bitten by a mosquito when they are outside. It is possible for mosquitos to enter your home or another indoor environment, but it is unlikely. Staying inside in the air conditioning can prevent mosquito bites, which can prevent mosquito borne illness. AIr conditioning also reduces humidity in the air and mosquitoes are attracted to humid air. There are preventative measures people can take to reduce their exposure to mosquito bites when outside such as wearing bug spray, using bug repellent candles, and wearing long sleeves and long pants. However, even with all of these preventative measures, mosquitoes may still find their host. To be as safe as possible, you can stay indoors in the comfort of your air conditioned home to avoid mosquito bites. If you have fear of missing out, you can always search a campfire video and make s’mores inside while being comfortable in the air conditioning. This may seem extreme, but you will not regret this because it is for your health and safety. Air conditioning is great for so many reasons and it can help you avoid serious side effects of mosquito borne illnesses.