Malaria is a disease caused by parasites. These parasites can enter the body through a mosquito bite. Malaria mainly occurs in tropical  countries with limited healthcare.

Chikungunya is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This virus is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is transmitted by mosquitoes that bite during the day.

Dengue (also known as breakbone fever) is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This virus is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is transmitted by mosquitoes that bite during the day.

West Nile fever is caused by the West Nile virus. This virus is found in birds and transmitted via mosquitoes. It can also be passed on through mosquito bites to humans and other mammals, including horses.

Mosquitoes have an annoying habit of buzzing around your head, or alternatively, of biting you, which generally results in unpleasant bites. Read on to find out what you can do to stop mosquitoes from laying eggs, thus minimising the number of mosquitoes in and around your home. 

The Zika virus is spread in tropical and subtropical regions by yellow fever mosquitoes, also known as dengue mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are not native to the Netherlands. The disease caused by the virus (Zika fever) is usually fairly mild. Most people do not develop any symptoms at all. However, it has been scientifically proven that infections contracted during pregnancy can be harmful to unborn children.