Mosquito Infestation in Malaysia

Rentokil MOSQUITO INFESTATIONS IN MALAYSIA The Experts in Pest Control Mosquito are known to spread vector borne diseases such as Dengue and Malaria. Existed since dinosaur era, mosquitoes have been cited as the world's deadliest animal. INTERESTING MOSQUITO FACTS * * * Mosquitoes existed since the In Malaysia, there are about Triassic Period which was 40O million years ago 434 species and subspecies of mosquitoes®) Only female mosquitoes Female mosquito lays about feed on blood 30-300 eggs because the protein in blood help her eggs develop2) at one time) Bigger people Male mosquitoes are slightly smaller in size attract more mosquitoes because they produce higher carbon dioxide & lactic acid compared to female mosquitoes14) Mosquitoes are Mosquitoes are the attracted to heat, deadliest animal find lactic acid alluring & tend to bite people who had just exercised on earth causing more deaths compared to any other animals Over 1 Million*() Mosquitoes Snakes 50,000*7 Crocodiles 1,000*7) Sharks 10*7) *The number of human fatalities per year NUMBER OF DENGUE CASES AND DEATH TOLLS IN MALAYSIA (2012 - 7TH NOVEMBER 2015)(8-11) Mosquito Borne Diseases(12) No. of cases reported +18% • Dengue • Malaria • Chikungunya • Yellow Fever +151% No. of deaths reported *Growth compared to same period in 2014 Cases growth Number of deaths caused by Dengue as of Nov 2015 reported higher than 2014. 108,698 102,801 +98% DID YOU KNOW? 283 Dengue fever is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. They 43,346 215 21,900 are distinguished by their black and white markings. 92 35 2012) 2013() 2014(10) As of Nov 2015(1) INTEGRATED MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT (IMM) 4 STEPS TO EFFECTIVELY COMBAT AEDES MOSQUITOES TOGETHER! IMM is a programme which involves the following 4 steps that can help fight against the Aedes mosquitoes targeted at each life cycle. Eliminate mosquito breeding Larvicide treatment to grounds (stagnant water) in your home/ property & surrounding areas control the development of mosquitoes' larvae on stagnant water 1. 2. 3. 4. Use adult mosquito traps to further control the mosquito life cycle Thermal fogging effectively controls the population of adult Aedes mosquitoes DO YOU KNOW WHY WATER-BASED THERMAL FOGGING IS RECOMMENDED? It is equally effective, safer and more environmental friendly CO2 Diesel- based Water carrier does not produce carbon emission. It reduces air pollution especially during haze crisis Reduces flash fire and explosion risks from diesel- based thermal fogging VS Minimal smoke environment for improved safety, especially towards the passing motorists. Lesser smoke = Better visibility Water-based Absence of unpleasant diesel smell Rentokil Reduces risk of slip and fall from oily surfaces to pedestrians and motorists We are committed to protecting your home and family from Dengue with regular checks and safe mosquito control solutions. Rentokil.com.my 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.mosquito.org/mosquito-borne-diseases (7) http://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Most-Lethal-Animal-Mosquito-Week (8) http://www.mohgovmy/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/458 (9) http://www.mohgovmy/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/317 (10) http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/78 1300 881 911 sema ples degedi di /13/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-13-nov-2015-situasi- (12) http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/dengue-cases-in-penang- triple-last-years-says-deputy-health-minister Copyright 2015o Rentokil Initial Malaysia. All rights reserved.