Dengue Mosquito : With the onset of rains, the risk of dengue has also increased. During monsoon from July to October, there are favorable conditions for mosquitoes to thrive. In such a situation, there is a need to remain alert for a few months. Dengue mosquitoes are quite different from common mosquitoes. Symptoms are not visible immediately after its bite. Its effect is visible after a few days. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you how dengue mosquitoes are different and how to identify them.
This is how dengue mosquitoes lay eggs
Dengue mosquito lays eggs 3 days after biting humans. When the eggs get filled with water in the rain, larvae start coming out of them. These larvae survive by eating algae, small aquatic organisms, plant particles in containers filled with water. Mosquitoes are formed from eggs in 7 to 8 days. Their lifespan is about 3 weeks. These mosquitoes can survive in summer but cannot survive in winter.
What is a dengue mosquito like?
Dengue fever is caused by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, which are female mosquitoes that lay eggs in stagnant water and plants. They can prey on not only humans but also animals. Dengue mosquitoes are small, dark in colour, with webbed legs. This is the reason why these female mosquitoes cannot fly at high altitudes and are smaller than other mosquitoes. This mosquito usually bites inside the house and lays eggs in water during the day.
When do dengue mosquitoes bite during the day
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes bite only during the day. They are most active two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset, but they can also bite at night. Since these mosquitoes cannot fly much, they bite on the ankles and elbows.
How to avoid dengue mosquitoes
Clean water filled items.
Keep cleaning water vessels every week.
Fill holes and other cavities in trees and plants with soil.
Cover your body by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes and socks.
Apply mosquito repellent cream with 10% DEET in open areas.
Use mosquito nets to protect children from dengue.
Keep doors and windows closed during the day.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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