Aedes Mosquito (Dengue)
Aedes aegypti
The primary vector for dengue, chikungunya, zika, and yellow fever. Small (4-7mm), dark with distinctive white stripes on legs and a white lyre-shaped mark on the back. Day-biter, most active at dawn and dusk. Breeds in clean standing water — flower pots, cooler trays, discarded containers, tyre piles.
What to look for
Evidence around the property
Risk assessment
Treat quickly. High-risk pests can spread disease, damage property, or escalate fast.
Vector for dengue, chikungunya, zika, and yellow fever. Dengue can be life-threatening — seek immediate medical care for high fever, severe headache, and joint pain. No specific antiviral treatment available.
Practical steps before treatment
Mosquito Mist & Larva Control
Yard fogging + larvicidal treatment of breeding sites. Reduces adult population by 90% in 7 days.
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