A prospective study on the seasonal frequencies of insect bites (Diptera: Culicidae and Phlebotominae) and the related environmental and protective method factors in the city of Kashan, central of Iran, 2009

Objective: the current study was carried out in kashan, central iran, to find and interpret the factors which influence the mosquito and sand fly biting on human body. methodology: in this study five hundred residential houses were selected and checked out to determine the frequencies of mosquito and sand fly biting in the different regions of kashan. results: results of this study showed that 64.6% of the family residents, who took part in this study, were bitten by means of the insects (culicidae and phlebotominae insects) over one year. conclusion: the diptera insect biting (culicidae and phlebotominae) is a multi-factor activity. by knowing these factors we can make plan to reduce the insect population using different tools and methods which are discussed in this study.