Defence Against Mosquitoes in Singapore
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Identifying Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Dengue
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Learn More About Aedes Aegypti Mosquito
Learn More About Aedes Mosquito in Singapore
With the help from an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions against the population of mosquito species and dengue outbreak. We take into account its ecology and the public health concerning the disease transmission. An IPM requires the involvement of National Environment Agency NEA, local authorities, private partners, and local communities. Public awareness helps prevents aedes mosquito breeding and authorities regularly implement insecticide can reduce risk the transmit of dengue.
With limited success rate, because of the lack of awareness within communities, coordination and implementation. NEA Environmental Health Institute approach with releasing of malesย wolbachia-aedes adult mosquito. The suppression strategy will reduceย aedes aegypti mosquito populations. It shows an 88% fewer cases in dengue cluster areas.
Most species of mosquitoes can easily locate a suitable breeding spot around property for dengue mosquitoes in Singapore. Making it our responsibility to maintain and reduce breeding sites for aedes albopictus. Innovative Pest Management specialists are the best in the industry and are experts in locating their hiding spot.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Signs of Aedes Mosquito Infestation
Do not be a victim to dengue fever,ย the symptoms of dengue, fever, joints, muscle and abdominal pain is just unbearable. Instead contact usย today to set up a free inspection for your property.
Stagnant Water in Your Property
Areas with stagnant or standing water will easily attract mosquitoes to breed and start their lifecycle. The adult female prefer to lay their eggs in clean stagnant water as it offer an undisturbed location to survive in. Some will even lay their eggs in damp dirt soil after it collects rain water, this will help the eggs hatch.
Annoying Buzzing Sound
These type of mosquitoes produces an irritating buzz sound similar to various other flying insects. The buzzing sound is usually in a higher pitched noise compared to other flying insects. Although people may not see them, mosquitoes are most likely to linger and bite at night.
Found in Dark Shaded Areasย
Aedes mosquito active time are aboutย two hours after the sunrise and a few hours before the sunset. If you live in locations that provide a lot of shaded or dark areas. These are prone to dengue infected mosquito aedes infestation sites. Apply insect repellent and wear long sleeves and long pants, covered apparel to avoid prevent mosquito bite.
Evidence of Aedes Mosquito Bites
Uncommon for the male mosquito to bite people as they only feed on nectar or sweet things. Only the female mosquito will feed on blood meal and known to be the number one culprit especially for aedes mosquito bites.ย They need blood to produce eggs. If you are encountering multiple mosquito bites, it is definite that your property holds a breeding spot.
Itching and Scratching at Night
At night is the common dengue mosquito time to bite and not everyone notice even after multiple bite happens. The dengue mosquito bite swell are irritating, itchy and most time causes inflammation. You may not notice mosquito bites infecting you, but you will realise when you start scratching.
Hovering Around Fruits in Kitchen
As we know now that the male mosquitoes have a preference for feeding on nectar or sugary substances. Although that is their source of food, the females too can feed on sweets. If you notice mosquitoes flying over fruits or any other kind of food in the kitchen, they are a clear signs of an infestation.
Seeing Them During Daytime
These species of insects ruin the night as they typically hunt for blood meal when the sun sets. However, when an infestation occurs in residential or commercial property, people can find them during evening and daytime too. Use mosquito netting during sleep as a dengue prevention measures and a good night undisturbed sleep.
Area With Higher Humidity
As mentioned before, mosquitoes thrives in location with stagnant water and no secret that water brings pests. They typically inhabit forested areas that offer them a higher humidity level.ย Not only does Singapore offer the humid weather they love and adapt well to. It also offers mosquitoes the hot temperatures and this attract them.
Best Mosquito Control Solution For Aedes Aegypti Mosquito
Guide to Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Control Singapore
When finding a solution to mosquito infestation problem, you will need to call Innovative Pest Management services for specialists. We provide the highest quality treatment products against dengue virus, yellow fever, zika and more. If not handle correctly, the chances of reoccurrence is high and it will create a major nuisance. The methods to exterminate mosquitoes in your premises are similar and no difference between dengue mosquito vs normal mosquitoes.
In fact there are various ways to approach for the level of infestation. From non-invasive to a firm approach to a higher level of intense infestation problem within a larger perimeter.
Mosquito Traps:
Our mosquito trap are effective an eco-friendly tool to control all kind of mosquito species and flying insects. The design of the sturdy plastic mosquito trap can be place anywhere outdoor or indoors and in any environment.
Essential Oils:ย
These solution may not be a 100% as effective as common pesticides or mosquito repellants. Try mix a couple drops of lavender or eucalyptus oil with water and pour into an empty spray bottle, shake before use.
Insect Zappers:ย
Safe for the indoors use insect zappers can kill mosquitoes upon close contact, a great way to fend off minor infestation. The item is inexpensive and uses low voltage.
