Agricultural aviation plays a big role in the production of the world's food, fiber, biofuels and the protection of forestry resources. Agricultural aviators also help protect the public by combating mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, encephalitis and other diseases. Aerial application accounts for almost 25% of commercial crop protection applications and nearly 100% of commercial forest protection applications. Aerial application is the fastest, most efficient and economical way to apply crop protection products.