The Deadliest Animal on Earth is Still Very Active in the Berkshires

Summertime in Massachusetts continues to be fun, especially when you have plenty of outdoor activities to choose from, including camping, swimming, fishing, running, hiking, and biking. There's no shortage of summer activities in Massachusetts.

With all of these outdoor activities available to Massachusetts folks, this is a good opportunity to remind you that it's still important that you protect yourself from the most dangerous animal on Earth, as it is still very active here in Massachusetts and Berkshire County.

What is the Most Dangerous Animal in Massachusetts?

You may remember from a previous article that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls mosquitoes the "World's Deadliest Animal." This is according to an article by Pfizer which states that mosquitos cause more than 700,000 deaths per year and their bite can cause at least six potentially deadly diseases including Malaria, West Nile Virus, Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever, and Chikungunya. You can read more about this by going here. In addition, we have included a video from Discovery U.K. that breaks down these diseases.

I myself have been noticing an uptick in mosquito activity lately. Recently, I attended an event in Williamstown, and by the time the sun went down, I was starting to get eaten alive. Good thing I had some mosquito repellent on me. In addition, the other night I was mowing the lawn at my home in the Berkshires, and it was getting near dark, and again I could see and feel the mosquitoes come out to play.

It's Still Very Important That You Remain Diligent and Protect Yourself

When outside, you'll want to keep your arms and legs covered and use insect repellent with DEET. For more mosquito prevention tips, go here. Keep yourself prepared and protected, and you shouldn't have much to worry about when it comes to the world of mosquitoes.