PUNJAB SEED CORPORATION

What is dengue fever? Dengue Fever is an illness caused by infection with a virus transmitted by the Aedes mosquito.

Symptoms of Dengue Fever Example of a skin rash due to dengue fever

C HARACTERISTICS OF THE A EDES M OSQUITO  One distinct physical feature – black and white stripes on its body and legs.  Bites during the day.  Lays its eggs in clean, stagnant water. Close-up of an Aedes mosquito

1-2 days Stagnant water Pupae 4-5 days Life cycle of the Aedes Mosquito LarvaeEggs 2-3 days

This is what you can do to help…

Prevent Aedes from Breeding! Remove ALL sources of stagnant water. Deny the Aedes mosquito of any chance to breed.

10-Minute Wipe-Out Exercise

Do the 10-Minute Mozzie Wipe-out everyday. Change water in vases on alternate days.

Do the 10-Minute Mozzie Wipe-out everyday. Remove water from flowerpot plates on alternate days.

Do the 10-Minute Mozzie Wipe-out everyday. Turn over all pails and water storage containers.

Do the 10-Minute Mozzie Wipe-out everyday. Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use.

Do the 10-Minute Mozzie Wipe-out everyday. Clear blockages and put Bti insecticide in roof gutters monthly.

Unwanted items Do not litter. Rubbish such as cups and bottles can collect rain water and breed mosquitoes.

Larviciding 1% and 2% Temiphose (SG) If temiphose 1% then 2g dose will covered 1m 2 area and 15cm depth If temiphose 2% then 1g dose will covered 1m 2 area and 15cm depth If depth is more than 15cm then will be doubled

IRS 5% WDP Deltamatherine powder fill steel pump up to 5liters with water then mix 125g powder and add water up to 10 liters Air tight the lid Build pressure up to 55 PSI Distance b/w wall and nozzle should be 18 inch Spray from top to down 210 to 220 m 2 area (3-4 rooms) will be covered by 1 pump

Fogging 1.5% Deltamathrine liquid EC 33 ml will be used in 5 liter diesel and will covered 5000 m 2 area 66 ml will be used in 10 liter diesel and will covered 10,000m 2 (1 ha) area

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