Mosquitoes are known to spread vector borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. Learn more about their behavioural biology and dengue cases in Malaysia, to protect your home and family.

1. INTERESTING MOSQUITO FACTS
Mosquitoes existed since the Triassic
Period which was 400 million years ago(1)
Bigger people tend to attract more
mosquitoesbecausetheyproducehigher
CarbonDioxideandlacticacid.Thatiswhy,
adults get bitten more than children.(1)
Only female mosquitoes feed on
blood because the protein in blood
help her eggs develop(2)
In Malaysia, there are about 434
species and subspecies of mosquitoes(3)
Female mosquito lays about 30-300
eggs at one time(3)
Male mosquitoes are slightly smaller
in size compared to female mosquitoes(4)
Mosquitoes are attracted to heat,
find lactic acid alluring and would tend to
bite people who had just exercised(1)
Sharks
50*
Crocodiles
1,000*
Snakes
50,000*
Mosquitoes
725,000*
Mosquitoes have been recorded as the deadliest animal on earth causing more deaths compared to
any other animals.
(5)
NUMBER OF DENGUE CASES AND DEATH TOLLS IN MALAYSIA
(YEAR 2011 - 2014)(6-9)
- Dengue
- Malaria
- Chikungunya
- Yellow Fever
Mosquito borne
diseases(10)
2011 2012 2013
19,884
36
21,900
35
43,346
92
+10%
+98%
Mosquito Infestations
in Malaysia
Mosquitoes are known to spread vector borne diseases
such as dengue and malaria. Existed since the dinosaur era,
mosquitoes have been cited as the world’s deadliest animal.
Cleananddiscardany
driedleavesthatmay
clogtheroofgutters
onceaweektoprevent
waterstagnation.
Clean and clear
drains around the
house on weekly
basis to prevent
it from clogging.
Keep swimming
pool cleaned and
chlorinated every
month even when
not in use.
Install mosquito
netting/ screen on all
windows to prevent
mosquitoes from
entering the house.
Remove leaves,
empty bottles and
cans to avoid water
from collecting in
the unused items.
HOW TO PREVENT MOSQUITOES FROM BREEDING?
PROFESSIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL
Larviciding Thermal Fogging
A preventive way to halt the development
of mosquitoes’ larvae.
Larvicide treatment at mosquito hotspots
can help to reduce its infestation.
Thermal fogging can be carried out to
eliminate breeding of adult mosquitoes.
It is essential to fog at the right time when
the mosquitoes are active to get a more
effective control.
No. of cases
reported
No. of deaths
reported
Discard any water
collected in the pots
and add larvicide at
least once a month to
prevent mosquitoes
from breeding.
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Source:
(1) http://www.mosquito.org/fun-facts
(2) http://insects.about.com/od/flies/a/10-facts-about-mosquitoes
(3) Urban Pest Control - Jabatan Pertanian Semenanjung Malaysia
(4) http://sharkarama.hubpages.com/hub/Mosquito-Facts
(5) http://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Most-Lethal-Animal-Mosquito
(6) http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/458
(7) http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/317
(8) http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/78
(9) http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2014/07/09/dengue-cases-have-rea
ched-endemic-level-health-ministry-46681-reported-as-of-last-saturday-with-8/
(10) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito
*The number of human fatalities per year
At Rentokil, we are committed to protect your home and family from pest infestations.
With scheduled services and inspections, we ensure that all your pest worries will be
taken care of, giving you complete peace of mind.
One of the most important ways in minimising mosquito infestations is by eliminating their breeding grounds around your
home and its surrounding areas.
46,681
87
2014
(Half Year)
Dengue cases
reported from
1st January to
5th July 2014
+246%*
*Growth compared to same period in 2013