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A densely packed population makes some parts of Singapore susceptible to mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. Conventional mosquito control methods used indoors & outdoors can have some fundamental limitations. Through research at Rentokil Global Research & Development Centre, Rentokil has developed the IMM solution that is holistic, effective, and a greener way to control mosquitoes, using chemicals only when necessary. Rentokil pest experts help identify risk areas and hotspots and treat infestation with a four-pronged approach: Exclusion, Restriction, Treatment, and Monitoring.
Mosquito-borne diseases are an area of concern in Singapore. While Singapore has seen outbreaks of Zika, the two diseases of major concern are: malaria and dengue. Mosquitoes are also the highest source of vector borne diseases in Singapore (other vectors include rats, rat fleas, cockroaches & flies).
Densely-packed populations make some parts of Singapore very susceptible to the outbreak of mosquito-borne diseases. Additionally, the primary vector of dengue, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is very well-adapted to urban environments, preferring to breed, mate and feed near human dwellings.
Conventional mosquito control methods do not offer 24-hour protection.
Fogging alone is not enough to control mosquito population.
Mosquito repellent sprays may be harmful to insects and animals.
Solutions such as mosquito coils may contain harmful ingredients.
Our mosquito control services include one-off or long-term treatments tailored to your home or business.
Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) is a holistic mosquito control programme which encompasses 4 steps: Exclusion, Restriction, Treatment (Destruction) and Monitoring. IMM is specially designed to attack a mosquito’s life cycle at every stage by combining science-based control methods with innovative solutions to manage your infestation.
Our mosquito control solutions are designed to target each and every stage of the mosquito life cycle, and caters to every business needs or requirements. Each of our solutions has been proven to be effective at managing and controlling mosquito infestations both indoors and outdoors, providing a holistic defence in any environment, with expert recommendations available to you through our trained service technicians.
Exclusion - Prevent mosquitoes entry with window screens and netting
Restriction - Eliminate breeding grounds and harbourage sources for mosquitoes such as stagnant water in pots and basins
Treatment (Destruction) - Innovative, market leading solutions such as larviciding and fogging to bring mosquito infestations under control
Monitoring - Ensure protection measures such as ovitrap and adult mosquito trap continue to work after control is achieved
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The best way to get rid of mosquitoes is to eliminate sources of stagnant/standing water in your homes as they can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. This means emptying buckets, pot plates, and clearing roof gutters. Be sure to install window screens to prevent mosquitoes from flying inside and feasting on you for a blood meal. If you still happen to find mosquitoes in your premises, you may be suffering from an infestation. Therefore, you should contact a professional pest control service that can provide expert mosquito control solutions to get rid of them.
Besides keeping your home free of stagnant water which prevents mosquitoes from entering your premises in the first place, you can also spray mosquito repellent and stick mosquito patches onto your skin to keep mosquitoes from biting you. However, the efficacy of repellents and patches will reduce over time, which means that you will have to keep reapplying them.
The dengue mosquito is actually called the Aedes Aegypti and they are easily identified by the black and white stripes on their bodies.
No. Only the Aedes mosquito carries the virus for dengue fever. However, other mosquito species might carry other types of viruses and diseases, which is why we should be diligent about ensuring that our premises remain mosquito-free.
While they originated from Africa, the dengue mosquito has spread to many other tropical and subtropical countries and requires a warm and humid environment for their growth and development. This is why they are common in Singapore.
When a dengue mosquito bites a person with dengue fever, it becomes infected with the disease. As such, when it bites another person and sucks their blood, the dengue mosquito will transmit the disease to them via their saliva. Once the mosquito saliva enters the person's bloodstream, the person becomes infected and develops dengue fever symptoms.