INTERESTING MOSQUITO FACTS

Mosquitoes existed since the Triassic Period which was 400 million years ago(1)

Bigger people tend to attract more mosquitoes because they produce higher Carbon Dioxide and lactic acid. That is why, adults get bitten more than children.(1)

Only female mosquitoes feed on blood because the protein in bloodhelp 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, �nd lactic acid alluring and would tend to bite people who had just exercised(1)

Sharks50*

Crocodiles1,000*

Snakes50,000*

Mosquitoes725,000*

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 bornediseases(10)

2011 2012 2013

19,884

36

21,900

35

43,346

92

+10%

+98%

Mosquito Infestations in MalaysiaMosquitoes are known to spread vector borne diseasessuch as dengue and malaria. Existed since the dinosaur era, mosquitoes have been cited as the world’s deadliest animal.

Clean and discard any dried leaves that may clog the roof gutters

once a week to prevent water stagnation.

Clean and clear drains around thehouse on weekly basis to prevent it from clogging.

Keep swimming pool cleaned and chlorinated every month even when

not in use.

Install mosquitonetting/ screen on allwindows to prevent

mosquitoes fromentering the house.

Remove leaves,empty bottles and cans to avoid waterfrom 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 whenthe mosquitoes are active to get a more e�ective control.

No. of cases reportedNo. of deathsreported

Discard any water collected in the pots

and add larvicide at least once a month to

prevent mosquitoesfrom breeding.

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Source:(1) http://www.mosquito.org/fun-facts(2) http://insects.about.com/od/�ies/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-reached-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 yourhome and its surrounding areas.

46,681

87

2014(Half Year)

Dengue cases reported from1st January to5th July 2014

+246%*

*Growth compared to same period in 2013