Should You Worry About The Zika Virus

Here is some interesting information about that particular species of mosquito. This article is a few years old now; but it explains how they have genetically modified the Aedes aegypt mosquito. The stated plan was that it would help to stop the spread of the mosquitoes by making them breed offspring that would then die.
However, the article explains that sometimes the creatures can adapt, and then they never know exactly what the consequenses of the mutation will be.
These genetically mutated mosquitoes were released in most of the same parts of the world as they are now having the Zika virus infection.

Crichton’s Revenge

 

Yipes ! I will certainly watch out for that species of mosqui-gator, @2sweed ! I did plant some mint around the front porch since mint is supposed to smell offensive to mosquitoes; so maybe it will keep those wicked-looking skeeters away, too. Those look like they might be a genetically-modified species, too; so I wonder what the scientists thought that these might be good for ?
Since I am not in Florida, maybe we are out of their habitat; but I WAS thinking of turning the old backyard swimming pool into a small fish farm........... Now I am not so sure if I want to do that or not.
Thanks for the warning !

 

I say no. According to Dr. Kathy Forti, Zika virus has never actually been proven to cause birth defects. In fact she state that only a small percentage of those infected would get mild sick symptoms. I think it'll end up being like ebola and nothing heard of it this time next year.

 

There was a time that I also worried about the virus spreading out here in my area but luckily, it never did. I think that the Aedes Aegypti is a very lethal mosquito specie because it has the ability to carry viruses or diseases with it. We don't have Zika virus here in the Philippines but our main worry is the Dengue virus, which can be deadly if not managed early. The Aedes Aegypti also carries the virus that's why we are doing all the necessary precautions we can to avoid being bitten by these small killers.

 

Eh, this question can get technical. Honestly, theres not too much you can do to prevent it, except use mosquito repellent, just like you would do in any case. I think as long as you are using the repellent and try do prevent mosquitos biting you at all, then theres not much to worry about. We dont know what mosquitos are carrying zika, and which ones arent.