Question

Name two diseases whose spread can be controlled by the eradication of Aedes mosquitoes.

Answer 1

The two diseases whose spread can be controlled by the eradication of Aedes mosquitoes are:-

1. Dengue fever

2. Chikungunya

The Aedes mosquitoes i.e Aedes aegypti is the known vector species of mosquitoes responsible for several viruses including yellow fever virus, dengue virus, chikungunya virus and Zika virus.