Avoiding places with stagnant water, using insecticides and installing protective screens on doors and windows are measures against Aedes in Egypti
Dengue cases in Brazil are increasing every year. According to data from the Arbovirus Monitoring Panel, in 2024 Brazil recorded 6.6 million cases of dengue and 6 thousand deaths caused by the disease.
The combination of intense heat and the frequent rainy season favors the proliferation of mosquitoes in the environment Aedes aegizitransmitter of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika and yellow fever. However, it is possible to prevent it with some simple and effective measures.
To help you protect yourself, Mat Inset, Flora’s insecticide brand, has shared five valuable tips to protect your home and family from the Aedes a Egypti mosquito, inside and outside your home. Check:
1. Beware of standing water
The fight against dengue begins at home. The Aedes a Egypti mosquito breeds in places with clean, stagnant water. Therefore, it is essential to eliminate potential breeding sites, such as small plant shelves, clogged gutters and drains, and poorly sealed water tanks.
Also, be sure to properly dispose of items that can accumulate water, such as tires, disposable bottles and cups. Cover barrels, garbage cans and keep your yard clean of debris.
2. Protect your home
In addition to eliminating stagnant pockets of water, the use of insecticides is an excellent ally to protect against mosquitoes, as are electric repellents.
3. Protect yourself
If dengue outbreaks occur in your region, contact local authorities for wider action. Vaccination is also a preventive measure against dengue. Using repellents also helps prevent mosquito bites.
4. Maintain hygiene and seal drains
Drains are places where water can easily accumulate, especially in outdoor areas and bathrooms. Therefore, keep drains covered or use protective screens to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in these places.
5. Use protective screens on doors and windows
To complete the protection and prevent mosquitoes from entering your home, install mosquito nets on doors and windows. This simple measure helps prevent mosquitoes from entering the environment, increasing the protection of the family.
Source: Terra
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