Question

Article on the topic 'spread awareness about the problem of insects and pests and its serious and fatal consequences. Stress on the fact that prevention is better than cure"

Answer 1

The damage caused by insects and pests to the plants, animals, and humans is known to have grave consequences.

The damage caused by the viruses, bacteria, weeds etc, to the plants affect the productivity and quality of the produce.

Also, these insects and pests, along with viruses and bacteria are known to have a profound effect on the health of humans.

Most of the pests and insects are known to transmit epidemic diseases. Examples of a few diseases that are transmitted by pests and insects in humans are - Malaria transmitted by females Anopheles mosquito, Dengue transmitted by Aedes Aegypti mosquito, Relapsing fever caused by the head lice, Pediculus, Sleeping sickness transmitted by tse-tse fly-bites, the sand fly Phlebotomus transmits Leishmaniasis, etc.

All these diseases have serious consequences, which in severe cases can cause death in humans and cattle.

The best way to avoid any disease is its prevention. Maintaining a healthy and clean lifestyle is the foremost preventive method to lead a disease-free life. The most common types of diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes, flies, and other such insects. So, keeping the surroundings clean and sterile is the key to preventing the breeding of these insects. Also, getting children vaccinated according to the schedule helps in preventing many health issues. Keeping the environment clean without littering or throwing garbage is another way of preventing diseases.