The Most Dangerous Animal in Louisiana Is An Insect

(KTDY) - Louisiana is filled with dangerous animals like snakes, wild hogs, and alligators, but do you know which animal is the most dangerous?

You may have seen the viral video of the bison recently attacking a man in a national park, and after watching it, I started to ask myself, what's the most dangerous animal or thing in our state, Louisiana?

Sure. We know that dangerous snakes and alligators are out there, but are they the most dangerous thing lurking in the "Bayou State"?

While the alligator population continues to increase in our state, with well over 2 million out there, the alligator still is not the most dangerous animal or thing in our state, nor are poisonous snakes.

Most Dangerous Animal in Louisiana

What's most dangerous in our state is much smaller in stature and found throughout Louisiana. The mosquito is statistically considered the most dangerous "animal" in Louisiana.

If you're asking why the mosquito, well, it turns out that the small pest on your patio or in your yard is the most dangerous animal in Louisiana due to its ability to spread endemic diseases like West Nile Virus.

Sadly, dozens of people die each year in Louisiana due to the disease(s) the mosquito spreads, thus making it statistically the most dangerous animal in our state. Fatal alligator attacks in Louisiana are rare, and according to A-Z Animals, that number is significantly less than one per year.

Ways to Keep Mosquitos Away From You

One way to keep mosquitoes away from your patio or yard is to limit standing water. Mosquitoes thrive in pools of water; you need to make sure that you do not have standing water around your house.

Plus, it is best to keep your grass cut short during the summer months to limit the mosquito population on your property. You may also want to apply a barrier spray in your landscape beds, tree lines, and the undersides of leaves where mosquitoes rest.

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Mosquitoes can be annoying when you're out in the summer; it is best to protect yourself, your children, and even your pets during the peak months.

Remember, the colors you wear may also attract mosquitoes, and you can read which colors these dangerous insects are most attracted to by clicking HERE.