Stop Aedes aegypti. Eliminate stagnant water. Prevent dengue fever in Singapore
Aedes mosquitoes can breed in water bodies that are as small as the size of a 20 cents coin. Thus, all stagnant water must be eliminated to prevent mosquito breeding.
This is the critical fact most homeowners miss. You don’t need standing water in buckets or puddles. Even water in bottle caps, plant saucers, or clogged gutters can breed dengue mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes can breed even in the littlest water collected in ornamental and other containers. These include plant pots, trays, plates, even in plastic sheets.
Outside, they can also use the perimeter drains, gully traps, and any discarded vessels that can hold water to breed.
Leaf axils, blocked gutters, air conditioner drains, plant pot saucers, flower vases, and decorative water features
Buckets, watering cans, discarded bottles, tyres, plastic covers, even fallen leaves that collect water
Early detection prevents large infestations:
Mosquito bites during day hours (especially morning/evening). Other species bite at night.
Hearing mosquito sounds during day. Indicates active population in home.
Presence of larvae or mosquito eggs in standing water sources. Look like tiny wriggling lines in water.
High mosquito activity near water bodies, drains, or dark humid corners of homes. Concentrated in shaded areas.
Multiple people developing dengue-like symptoms within days. Indicates active breeding in/near home.
Mosquitoes visible even after cleaning. Shows established breeding somewhere nearby.
Practice the following 5-step Mozzie Wipeout recommended by the National Environment Agency. This must be done weekly, not monthly.
Most important step. Any water collected for more than 2 days becomes breeding ground. Remove immediately daily.
Rain barrels, water tanks, and decorative water features must be covered with tight mesh. Prevents mosquito access.
Clogged gutters collect water and become hidden breeding grounds. Clean at least monthly, weekly during rainy season.
Blocked drains and poor drainage create stagnant water. Ensure water flows freely through all drains and gutters.
Window and door screens prevent adult mosquitoes from entering. Repair any tears immediately.
The use of essential oils to repel mosquitoes is not a new thing. Essential oils extracted from some plants such as lemongrass provide additional protection.
If you notice potential mosquito breeding habitats in your community, report them on the NEA website, myENV app or OneService app. Every report helps us to keep our community safe from dengue.
Download the myENV app. Get notifications on dengue clusters and areas with higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population. Know your risk level in Singapore.
Eggs hatch in 2-3 days in warm water. Larvae mature to adults in 7-10 days. One breeding ground can produce thousands in weeks if left untreated.
Yes. If you are infected by 1 type and develop immunity, it’s still possible to become infected by the other 3 strains during your lifetime. Second infections are more severe.
Yes. Aedes eggs hatch every 2-3 days. Weekly cleaning breaks the breeding cycle. Less frequent cleaning allows population to rebuild.
Aedes bite during day, breed in small containers. Culex and Anopheles bite at night, breed in larger water bodies. Only Aedes spread dengue.
Contact doctor immediately for fever, body aches, rash, or extreme fatigue during peak dengue season. Early treatment prevents complications.
One mosquito breeding ground can spark neighborhood outbreak. Weekly Mozzie Wipeout is your first defense. Professional mosquito control provides backup. Start preventing dengue today.
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