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Dengue Fever Singapore has been an evergreen topic among media, business and household. Because of the fatality and medical concerns reported regularly, and in addition the rising dengue cases seen year on year, it is without doubt that we need to be well aware and inform on adequate mosquito control education. Above all, every family should constantly check if their residential home is within the Dengue Cluster Singapore. Rentokil Singapore discusses how to identify Aedes Mosquitoes and how to get rid of mosquitoes effectively.
Mozzies strive well in hot and warm temperature, particularly higher risk in rainy seasons leading to warmer climate. Do you know what causes mosquitos to breed? Stagnant water. Mosquito breeding in Singapore starts from just mere small puddles of rain or water collected at any possible catching area. In addition, the mosquito life cycle is shorten as a result, hence developing into an adult mosquito in a faster manner. Above all, this increases the adult mosquito population.
Stagnant water causes mosquito breeding
Of course, more residents are cultivating a good health habits by engaging in morning exercises and outdoor sports or activities. Be it, at the park, garden or your front pouch, the risks of suffering from mosquito bites or any other pest bites through these flying mosquitoes is high. As more Singaporeans seeks lifestyle and garden sanctuary interest, such as plants, landscape, scrubs and trees, this is exactly what are mosquitoes attracted to.
Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide from plants and greenery
Controlling mozzies can be a challenge on a few factors
We tend to get comfortable in our home or work place that can turn blinded by hotspots. Because of busy work schedules and hectic lifestyle, we may neglect observation diligence on potential pest risks. This include puddles of water, containers collected with water, drains or gulley with collected water etc. These are mosquito-breeding sites that Aedes Mosquitoes favour.
Those potted plants and pretty vases of flowers could be an activity we care guilty of in promoting mosquito attraction. For instance, watering the plants and leaving puddles on the balcony flooring, not clearing collected water along the flower trays and drains or not changing water regularly in the vase.
Poor watering plant habits can cause opportunities in breeding source
For most homeowners, the importance of home maintenance is regarded as low priority. Housekeeping and home maintenance is necessary not just for mozzies, but pest control in general. However, the benefits of home maintenance is beyond just removing pests, but provides opportunities for proactive inspection and detection for pest risks. In addition, removing pest harbourage for pest as they seek moisture and water as food source.
Pest control price is a considering factor when comes to pest control service engagement. As a result, this may compromise mosquito control efficacy and results. For example, families may consider engaging one part of the mosquito service such as fogging or larviciding only. Secondly, frequencies or number of treatments may be limited. Pest control service conducted outdoor only. For some, do it yourself (DIY) home remedies for mosquitoes are applied. For instance, using natural repellent such as lemongrass, condiments, essential oil to deter mosquitoes.
We may take things for granted, and here are some actions or examples of poor mosquito protection
Gully traps and drains are the most forsaken part of the premise or home in terms of mosquito elimination. However, they are also one of the highest key area because of the weather or environmental conditions.
Sounds straightforward and common sense, but we may forgot simple actions that are possible causes for mosquito infestation. For example, along the patio, balcony, courtyard or front pouch, plastic containers and water pails not turn over to avoid collecting water. Especially if there is washing taking place, rain or leaks, they can breed mosquitoes potentially.
The mosquito dengue situation will continue to challenge us all year round. For homes with families with kids and elderly, there could be concerns, questions around what are the mosquito diseases, and how can I stop getting bitten by mosquitoes. Rentokil shares a complete guide on mosquito control with useful mosquito breeding prevention tips and critical information you should know. In addition, the cost of mosquito control, types of mosquito species and what do mozzies feed on.
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