Anti-Dengue Checklist

How do we get the Dengue virus?
 
Humans are infected through the bites of the female striped Aedes aegypti mosquito (vector). These types of mosquito breeds easily during the rainy seasons. But studies have shown that they can flourish in domestic fresh water, e.g. water that is stored in plastic bags, cans, flowerpots and old tires. The dengue virus is transmitted to its host during probing and blood feeding.
 
To prevent the spread of dengue fever, you must first prevent the breeding of its vector, the Aedes mosquito. The Aedes mosquito is easily identifiable by its distinctive black and white stripes on their 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.

Follow this Anti- Dengue Checklist to significantly reduce the risk of infection.

DO THIS ALL THE TIME

1.) Check pails, watering cans, bottles and any object that may store water and store them properly.

2.) Remove water in plant pot plates. Clean and scrub the plate thoroughly to remove mosquito eggs.

3.) Loosen soil from potted plants to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water on the surface of the hardened soil.

4.) Always clear debris in outdoor drains and ensure that water flows freely.

5.) Trays beneath the air-conditioning units must be regularly check for stagnant water.

6.) Change water in flower vases. Clean and scrub the inner sides of vases including roots where mosquito eggs can easily stick.

7.)  Clear away fallen leaves in roof gutters and apron drains. If structurally feasible, remove the roof gutters.