And finally, we have our fruit fly and all the problems that these pests can cause in your home or office. The scary thing is that within 60 hours of coming out of its shell, the females are able to lay up to 500 eggs. And within another 48 hours, those 500 eggs will become fruit flies.
Malaria typically is found in warmer regions of the world -- in tropical and subtropical countries. Higher temperatures allow the Anopheles mosquito to thrive. Malaria parasites, which grow and develop inside the mosquito, need warmth to complete their growth before they are mature enough to be transmitted to humans.
Unlike visitors to the mainland of Ecuador, you do not need a malaria or yellow fever shot. Because the Galapagos Islands are on the equator, sunscreen protection is particularly important and should be applied regularly to avoid sun cancer.Apply mosquito repellent and use mosquito nets at night to avoid exposure to malaria and dengue.).nlike visitors to the mainland of Ecuador, you do not need a malaria or yellow fever shot. Because the Galapagos Islands are on the equator, sunscreen protection is particularly important and should be applied regularly to avoid sun cancer.