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Mosquitoes

Consequences of mosquito infestation

Besides the nuisance caused by the bite, the main consequence of mosquitoes infestation is the transmission of numerous severe diseases.

The main one in dogs is the heartworm disease due to Dirofilaria immitis.

In humans, mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of the protozoan responsible for malaria; several viruses (arbovirus) including: yellow fever virus, Dengue virus, Encephelites virus, West Nile virus, Rift Valley fever virus etc.

Learn more about the transmitted diseases: Dirofilariosis.

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Learn more about parasites

The threat of arthropod parasites for human and animal health is increasingly recognized world wide. The hazard of these insects or acarids is linked to both the direct lesions

they generate as well as their ability to transmit diseases.

How does the model work ?

FleaTickRisk is a unique and dynamic model encompassing an ongoing collaboration between researchers. The maps generated allow visualisation of the risk of infestation by ticks and fleas.

Content for professionals

The site is a tool dedicated to professionals to assist them with predicting and managing the risk posed by ectoparasites and the diseases they transmit.