Summer, the time when mosquitoes breed most strongly
Medical experts say that summer and the pre-winter period are times when the risk of dengue fever increases due to temperature and humidity creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes to develop. Even a small amount of water accumulated in daily life can become a breeding nest.
According to recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), the most effective way to prevent the disease is to eliminate mosquito laying eggs instead of just focusing on killing adult mosquitoes.
7 simple habits to help prevent mosquito breeding
Disease control experts recommend that people maintain the following habits to reduce the risk of dengue fever spread:
First, regularly discharge water stagnant in household items such as buckets, basins, bottles, old tires or any containers that can store rainwater.
Second, clean and scrub water containers at least once a week to remove mosquito eggs from the bottle walls.
Third, always cover the living water tanks tightly, avoiding mosquitoes from having the opportunity to approach and lay eggs.
Fourth, handle water trays under plant pots, as they are one of the common breeding grounds for mosquitoes in the family.
Fifth, keep the area around the house always dry and ventilated, and promptly repair water leaks or stagnations.
Sixth, do not let waste such as plastic bottles, cans, boxes or building materials accumulate rainwater outdoors.
Seventh, coordinate with the community in periodic environmental cleanup activities to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in public areas.
Experts emphasize that mosquitoes not only exist within a household but can also move between areas, so even a small loophole can increase the risk of an outbreak.
Maintaining simple but regular habits not only helps protect each family but also contributes to reducing the burden of dengue fever for the entire community.
