Mississippi is home to venomous snakes , deadly spiders and giant alligators .

But there's another pest in the state that's considered the most deadly animal in the world, despite its small size.

Here's what to know to stay safe, protect your home.

What is the world's deadliest animal?

Last month, the CDC released an article calling the mosquito "the world's deadliest animal." Researchers said it's responsible for killing more people than any other creature in the world through a variety of diseases.

What diseases do mosquitoes carry?

Mosquitoes are known to carry:

Malaria

West Nile

Lymphatic filariasis

Encephalitis (Eastern Equine, LaCrosse and St. Louis)

Dengue

Chikungunya

Zika

Each disease has its own symptoms and severity, but more than one of these could be fata

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