Our Roles

Our Roles

Even if the government has performed their duty very well, the public should play an equally important role. In fact, the real battle against aedes mosquitoes begins with us (you and me). We must play our part to eliminate any potential mosquito breeding ground. Here are some simple things that we can do:

Turn pails and watering cans over and store under shelter.
Cover water storage containers tightly at all times.
Remove water in pot plates at all times. For outdoor plants, avoid using pot plates that collect rain water easily, especially in Malaysia weather. Clean and scrub the plate at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.

Place Abate® or any other suitable insecticides into flower vases, roof gutters and or any exposed water container. This is to kill mosquito larvae, if any.
Small, mosquito-eating fish can be reared in pots for hydroponics planting.

The soil surface of potted plants hardened after some time. This allows accumulation of standing water. We must loosen the soil from time to time.

Roadside drains and sumps outside our house may easily be blocked by rubbish such as fallen leaves and plastic bags. This will block the flow of water. We should immediately remove such obstacles to allow free flow of water.

Some undulating ground or potholes may have standing water. Dig a tiny trench to drain the water away.
Some people clear a circular patch around shrub or plant for the purpose of avoiding weed from competing for fertilizer. This patch is usually lower than its surrounding area. Inform the owner of such property that this becomes a potential mosquito breeding ground as it easily accommodates clear, stagnant water.

If any possible water container irrespective of size appears in our sight, remove them. Examples of such containers are up-turned plastic containers, cans, plastic bags and sheets.
Clear any water in the tray placed under the refrigerator or water filter dispenser where the outlet hole may be blocked.

If the whole family goes on holiday or leave the house vacant for more than a week, please do the following before locking your house:

Bring in the rubbish bin to a sheltered area of your house. Do not leave it open, exposing both cover and container to rain water.
Cover all toilet bowls.

Empty all pails.
Empty all flower vases.

Educate our family members, neighbours and friends on the importance of all the steps above in combating dengue virus. Take the first step and declare war against aedes mosquitoes. Be proactive. Be safe than sorry.

References:

National Environment Agency, Singapore. (2008). Campaign against dengue. (http://www.dengue.gov.sg/). Retrieved on 09/02/2008.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Puerto Rico. (2007). Protect yourself from mosquito bites and dengue. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/dengue/index.htm). Retrieved on 09/02/2008.


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Mosquito Control Personal Protection Government Bodies Our Roles About Us References Acknowledgement		Home > Prevention > Our Roles Our Roles Even if the government has performed their duty very well, the public should play an equally important role. In fact, the real battle against aedes mosquitoes begins with us (you and me). We must play our part to eliminate any potential mosquito breeding ground. Here are some simple things that we can do: Turn pails and watering cans over and store under shelter. Cover water storage containers tightly at all times. Remove water in pot plates at all times. For outdoor plants, avoid using pot plates that collect rain water easily, especially in Malaysia weather. Clean and scrub the plate at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs. Place Abate® or any other suitable insecticides into flower vases, roof gutters and or any exposed water container. This is to kill mosquito larvae, if any. Small, mosquito-eating fish can be reared in pots for hydroponics planting. The soil surface of potted plants hardened after some time. This allows accumulation of standing water. We must loosen the soil from time to time. Roadside drains and sumps outside our house may easily be blocked by rubbish such as fallen leaves and plastic bags. This will block the flow of water. We should immediately remove such obstacles to allow free flow of water. Some undulating ground or potholes may have standing water. Dig a tiny trench to drain the water away. Some people clear a circular patch around shrub or plant for the purpose of avoiding weed from competing for fertilizer. This patch is usually lower than its surrounding area. Inform the owner of such property that this becomes a potential mosquito breeding ground as it easily accommodates clear, stagnant water. If any possible water container irrespective of size appears in our sight, remove them. Examples of such containers are up-turned plastic containers, cans, plastic bags and sheets. Clear any water in the tray placed under the refrigerator or water filter dispenser where the outlet hole may be blocked. If the whole family goes on holiday or leave the house vacant for more than a week, please do the following before locking your house: Bring in the rubbish bin to a sheltered area of your house. Do not leave it open, exposing both cover and container to rain water. Cover all toilet bowls. Empty all pails. Empty all flower vases. Educate our family members, neighbours and friends on the importance of all the steps above in combating dengue virus. Take the first step and declare war against aedes mosquitoes. Be proactive. Be safe than sorry.

References: National Environment Agency, Singapore. (2008). Campaign against dengue. (http://www.dengue.gov.sg/). Retrieved on 09/02/2008. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Puerto Rico. (2007). Protect yourself from mosquito bites and dengue. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/dengue/index.htm). Retrieved on 09/02/2008.