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Aedes mosquito
Aedes Aegypti
Aedes Albopictus
Do you know
Dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever are the most common mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. Only the female mosquito feeds on blood. This is because they need the protein found in blood to produce eggs. Male mosquitoes feed only on plant nectar. The mosquito is attracted by the body odours, carbon dioxide and heat emitted from the animal or humans. The female Aedes mosquito searches for suitable places to lay their eggs. Aedes are day-biters, most active during dawn and dusk.
1-2 days
Pupae
Larvae
Eggs
4-5 days
2-3 days
Stagnant water
Flower Pots
Gully Trap
Tree holes
Plant axils
Scupper drains
Barbeque pit
Canvas sheets
Discarded receptacles
Air-con tray
Roof gutters
Litter Bins
1.
5 Easy Steps
Change water in vases/ bowls every other day. Add sand granular insecticide* to water.
*You can view the list of retailers carrying sand granular insecticide at the following webpage: http://www.nea.gov.sg/aedes/insecticides
2.
5 Easy Steps
Remove water from flower pot plates every other day.
3.
5 Easy Steps
Turn over all storage containers
4.
5 Easy Steps
Inform your parents or any adults in your household to cover bamboo pole holders when not in use.
5.
5 Easy Steps
Clear blockages and put Bti insecticide in roof gutters at least once a month
If going on holiday..