Dengue fever mosquito by another name Aedes aegypti is the main cause of dengue fever. Come on, prevent this disease by eradicating its habitat.
Dengue fever is generally spread through mosquitoes Aedes aegypti andAedes albopictus. You can recognize the characteristics of this dengue fever mosquito by noticing the white mottled pattern around its body and legs. This mosquito transmits the dengue virus that causes dengue fever to humans through its tiny bites into the skin. The mosquito responsible for dengue fever is the female mosquito, not the male mosquito. This is because female mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs.
Dengue Fever Mosquito Daily Life
If in the house or terrace of the house there are places that have a lot of water or can be used as water reservoirs, it is advisable to immediately close or get rid of them. This is because the location is a habitat for dengue fever mosquito eggs to develop into adult mosquitoes. For example, trees with holes in their trunks, toilets, unused vehicle tires, plant pots, pet drinking containers, toys, vases, swimming pools, trash cans, and so on.
This dengue fever mosquito prefers to stay and breed quickly in hot and humid areas, such as Indonesia. Data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia shows that there is a link between climate change and high rainfall with increasing cases of dengue fever. Based on research, this female dengue fever mosquito likes to spend her life in or around the house and can fly an average of 400 meters. Dengue virus infection is usually higher if the victim is outdoors and during the day. However, that does not mean that the Aedes aegypti mosquito cannot breed indoors or bite at night.
Dengue mosquitoes are most active in their search for prey about two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset. Or it can also bite at night in a well-lit location. Besides humans, mosquitoesA. aegypti and A. Albopictus can also bite dogs and other domesticated mammals.
Eradicate Dengue Fever Mosquito Nest
Dengue fever can be prevented by eradicating the habitat or nest of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The method is as follows:
- Once a week, check and remove standing water in any places that can be used as water reservoirs outside and inside the house.
- Cover the water reservoir so that mosquitoes cannot enter to lay eggs and breed.
- Throw away items that are no longer used.
- If at home there septic tank, immediately repair any gaps or cracks.
- Prevent dengue fever mosquitoes from entering the house by closing ventilation holes, windows, and doors, using mosquito netting, covering openings including pipe openings, and turning on air conditioning if available.
- Sprinkling larvicide powder in water reservoirs at home that are difficult to clean, this powder can kill mosquito larvae.
- Plant mosquito repellent plants, such as lemongrass, lavender, kecombrang, and others.
- Do not hang clothes in the house which can become a mosquito breeding ground.
Come on, prevent dengue fever mosquitoes from breeding by diligently cleaning the house. If you experience signs of dengue fever such as severe headache, sudden high fever, muscle and joint pain, pain behind the eyes, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, red spots on the skin, nose or bleeding gums, seek medical attention immediately. go to the nearest hospital.