What can be done to reduce the risk of acquiring dengue?
The best preventive measure for areas infested with Aedes mosquito is to
Eliminate the mosquitoes egg laying sites secure reduction. lowering the
Number of eggs, larvae and pupae will reduce the number of emerging
Adult mosquitoes and the transmission of the disease examples of
the following habitats are listed.
INDOOR
Ant traps, flower vases and sauces
Water storage tank (domestic drinking water, bathroom etc.)
Plastic containers, Bottles
OUTDOORS
Discarded bottles and tins
Discarded tyres artificial containers tree holes potholes, construction sites
Drums for collecting rainwater shells, pots from trees leaf of various plants, Boats, equipment.
Items that collect rain water are used to store water should be covered or Properly discarded
The remaining essential containers should be emptied and cleaned and scrubbed (to remove eggs) at least once a week.
This will avoid the adult mosquitoes to emerge from the egg/larva/pupa stage. In fact, the community participation is the key to dengue prevention
As every Household aims to reduce vector density, the transmission rate will decrease Or maybe even stop.