Zika is a virus that is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The illness spreads when a mosquito feeds on an infected person, then infects others through its bites. Mosquitoes are the vector for Zika and it's rare for the virus to spread from person to person, although there has been a recently confirmed case of sexually transmitted Zika in Dallas.

The Zika virus is related to chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever and West Nile. These diseases are also spread by Aedes mosquitoes. There is a chance that Zika can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy. There have been cases in Brazil and other places where babies whose mothers had Zika during pregnancy are born with microcephaly. This is an uncommon condition where the baby is born with a small head and incomplete brain development. Scientists are hustling to study this link. There also appears to be a link between this virus and Guillain-Barr' syndrome. This is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nervous system which leads to muscle weakness and other complications like paralysis. When mosquitoes are active depends on the species.

Aedes mosquitoes are most active during the day, so it's important to protect yourself around the clock. If you have a mosquito problem on your property, call us in to take a look at the situation today!