Aedes Mosquito Cases are increasing annually and deaths are reported yearly.

AEDES MOSQUITO The Aedes mosquito is a small tiger mosquito that is known to transmit Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya,   Yellow fever viruses, and other diseases.  2 species: Aedes aegypti Ae. albopictus

Do we know well our enemy? Blood-feeding Adult Emergence LIFE CYCLE OF AN AEDES MOSQUITO Egg-laying Eggs Molting Pupa Larva

Life Cycle of an Aedes Mosquito

How often do Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs? Every 2 – 3 days; 60-100 eggs per batch; can lay 3 – 4 batches in their lifetime.

How fast can the Aedes multiply?

How fast can the Aedes multiply?

Can all Aedes mosquitoes bite? Only female mosquitoes bite; males feed on nectars

When do Aedes mosquitoes usually bite?

How do Aedes mosquitoes bite?

How fast can the Aedes mosquito bite?

Where do Aedes mosquitoes bite & rest? Outdoor Aedes albopictus prefers to bite outdoor rests outdoors among shrubs and vegetations. Indoor Aedes aegypti prefers to bite indoor and rest among hanging clothes, underneath furniture & closets.

How high can the Aedes mosquitoes reach when flying up? They are able to reach as high as the roof gutter to lay their eggs.

Potential Mosquito breeding sites Where does the Aedes mosquito breed? Potential Mosquito breeding sites Lay their eggs in (clean) clear, stagnant water Aedes aegypti – artificial containers (drums, tires, tin cans) Aedes albopictus – natural containers (plant axils, tree holes) However, based on current vector surveys both species can co-exist with each other.

It is important to look for the mosquito breeding sites inside and outside the house, in the school, or in the workplace.

Potential Mosquito breeding sites Where are the potential Aedes mosquito breeding sites? Potential Mosquito breeding sites

Potential Aedes mosquito breeding sites

Common breeding sites of the Aedes mosquitoes

Common breeding sites of the Aedes mosquitoes

Key Mosquito Containers Common breeding sites of the Aedes mosquitoes Key Mosquito Containers

Open drums are also the key breeding sites of Aedes mosquitoes Drum full of mosquito larvae

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Aedes prefers to stay in human dwellings and can roam around in the community. Infected mosquitoes can transmit the disease within its flight range (clustering of cases).

DENGUE is a deadly disease but it is highly preventable. The Aedes mosquitoes are dangerous creatures and they can kill humans but we can eliminate them in our surroundings… DENGUE is a deadly disease but it is highly preventable. WE CAN STOP IT!

Simple Ways to Prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya

Simple Ways to Prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya

How can we prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya? Do the 4 S SEARCH & DESTROY (daily) cover all water containers change water of flower vases & scrub side of containers dispose of garbage properly & remove rubbish around premises inspect & clean roof gutters Stockpile/recycle discarded tires SEEK EARLY CONSULTATION SELF-PROTECTION SAY “YES” TO FOGGING ONLY DURING OUTBREAKS OR WHEN WARRANTED Act now to prevent these Mosquito-borne diseases!

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FIGHT … and THE BITE !!!