The viruses that causes dengue fever and Zika are carried by the Aedes mosquito. As the bite of an infective Aedes mosquito spreads diseases, it is crucial to prevent its breeding. The Aedes mosquito is easily identifiable by the distinctive black and white stripes on its body. It prefers to breed in clean, stagnant water easily found in our homes. You can get rid of the Aedes mosquito by frequently checking and removing stagnant water in your premises.
Find out what you can do to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from breeding in your home.
Category | Year 2017 | Year 2018 | Year 2019 |
Top 5 Breeding Habitats found in Homes | 1. Domestic Containers (Pails)
2. Flower Pot Plates / Trays 3. Ornamental Containers (Vases) 4. Plants (Hardened Soil and Plant Axils) 5. Canvas Sheets / Plastic Sheets | 1. Domestic Containers (Pails)
2. Flower Pot Plates / Trays 3. Ornamental Containers (Vases) 4. Plants (Hardened Soil and Plant Axils) 5. Canvas sheets / Plastic sheets | 1. Domestic Containers (Pails)
2. Flower Pot Plates / Trays 3. Ornamental Containers (Vases) 4. Plants (Hardened Soil and Plant Axils) 5. Toilet Bowls / Cisterns |
Category | Year 2017 | Year 2018 | Year 2019 |
Top 5 Breeding Habitats found in Public Areas | 1. Closed Perimeter Drains
2. Discarded Receptacles 3. Gully Traps 4. Scupper Drains of Housing Estates 5. Plants (Harden Soil and Plant Axils) | 1. Closed Perimeter Drains
2. Discarded Receptacles 3. Gully Traps 4. Scupper Drains of Housing Estates 5. Open Perimeter Drains | 1. Closed Perimeter Drains
2. Discarded Receptacles 3. Gully Traps 4. Closed Carpark Drains 5. Closed Roadside Drains |