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Contents
1. What is dengue fever
2. Symptoms of dengue fever
3. Characteristics of the Aedes mosquito
4. Life cycle of the Aedes mosquito
5. How the Aedes mosquito transmit diseases
6. How to prevent the spread of dengue fever
7. The 10-Mininute Mozzie Wipe-out Exercise
8. Quiz
Do you know
Dengue Fever (DF) and Dengue
Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) are the most
common mosquito-borne viral disease in
the world.
It can be fatal.
Characteristics of the
Aedes Mosquito
One distinct physical
feature black and
white stripes on its
body and legs.
Bites during the day.
Lays its eggs in
clean, stagnant water.
Do you know
Only the female Aedes mosquito
feeds on blood. This is because
they need the protein found in
blood to produce eggs. Male
mosquitoes feed only on plant
nectar.
On average, a female Aedes
mosquito can lay about 300 eggs
during her life span of 14 to 21
days.
1-2 days
Larvae
Pupae
4-5 days
Eggs
2-3 days
Stagnant water
10-Minute Mozzie
Wipe-Out Exercise
Unwanted items
Quiz
ANSWER:
It can carry the dengue virus and
infect a healthy person with dengue
fever.
ANSWER:
1. Change water in vases on alternate.
2. Remove water from flowerpot plates on alternate days.
3. Turn over all pails and water storage containers.
4. Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use.
5. Clear blockages and put in Bti insecticide in roof gutters
monthly.
ANSWER:
Thank You