Going with the oldest and most established proverb “Prevention is better than cure.” the following write is an important anti dengue tool for each and everyone whether suffering or not. Dengue is on its role this season with high incidences and complications to name. No one would ever want to step in the agony shoes or would want anyone close to suffer the same. Then what to do and how to make our home free of dengue keeping it healthy for every member in the household.  

The viral infection is transmitted with aedes mosquitoes in the human race so the primary prevention care would be to eradicate the very root cause. Further understanding of their habits, reservoirs and timing would help immensely within the process. Experts now recommend not to rely on a single measure rather apply as many as possible to leave no loopholes what so ever. Try use all within your reach to keep no signs of dengue nearby.

Aedes responsible for the spread of dengue are easily distinguishable with white stripes on black body. They are most abundant in the rainy season. They usually are not long travel organisms and limit their sphere usually less than 100 meters. The prevention begins from the very step of larvae till the adults; every stage is to be checked for a better disease free living:     

Scrapping off the colonies

The mosquito develops and lays their eggs in fresh water. To control the mosquito multiplication it is important to check the larvae flourishing high to turn into havoc adults. Aedes mosquito responsible for dengue lays eggs in clean water so get rid of the water holding containers like discarded tins, old bottles, shells or any other similar artificial collection of water. The next step is to spread some oil on the water bodies which can’t be evacuated this will cut down the air supply to the developing larvae and help far. Kerosene, mosquito larvicidal oils will help to eradicate colonies. Always apply the oil tactic at least once a week to check further growth. Insecticides can also be used to keep the things under control.

Killing the adults

Adult mosquitoes are responsible majorly for the spread and need to be fixed. Residual sprays capable enough to check mosquitoes are essential. Space sprays particularly prepared with a formulation to form a fog or mist like atmosphere killing all mosquitoes can be used too. Keep the mosquito repellents working day and night though these dengue mosquitoes are day workers but to keep the chances on a minimal level adopt it throughout. In case you have a child or a new born never leave the baby room without the repellent on.

Prevent the bites

We can clean up our house and advise the same to others but can assure the actions of others. So it is better to also take appropriate measures to prevent yourself. You can’t ask somebody to act intelligent but for sure you can act wise for good. Wear fuller clothes to decrease the area exposure.  Use mosquito nets in night to keep the insects wandering away. Repellents as mentioned above are a strict adaptation for the season.