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The Aedes Aegypti Mosquito

The Aedes Aegypti Mosquito mosquito has four distinct stages in its life cycle: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The adult is an active flying insect, while the larvae and pupae are aquatic and occur only in water. Depending on the species, eggs are laid either on the surface of water or are deposited on moist soil or other objects that will often be flooded.

Aedes aegypti is a highly domesticated mosquito which breeds mainly in clean, clear water. Its larvae are almost always found in artificial containers- such as drums, buckets tyres etc. in and around human habitations. They are also found in natural containers such as coconut shells, leaf axils, tree holes, rock holes etc. Thus, all containers that can hold water, should be considered as potential breeding places for these mosquitoes.

Mosquito Disease Symptoms can include:

The Dangers Posed by the Aedes Aegypti Mosquito

Mosquitoes are one of the deadliest animals in the world. Their ability to carry and spread diseases to humans result in millions of deaths every year. Sustained mosquito control efforts are important to prevent outbreaks from mosquito diseases. There are several different types of mosquitoes and some have the ability to carry many different diseases.

Female mosquitoes bite people and animals to get a blood meal. The female mosquitoes cannot produce eggs without a blood meal. Male mosquitoes do not bite people and animals. When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart (proboscis) to suck up blood. As the mosquito is feeding, it injects saliva into your skin. Your body reacts to the saliva resulting in a bump and itching. Some people have only a mild reaction to a bite or bites. Other people react more strongly, and a large area of swelling, soreness, and redness can occur.

Preventative Measures

Physical Control:

– Cover drums and tanks tightly with mesh or fabric.
– Get rid of unused containers and old appliances
– Clean pet dishes & vases every 2-3 days
– Householder should check their premises every 2-3 days for mosquito breeding sites and eliminate them.
– Fill tree holes and ground depressions with soil