Importance of Mosquito control in public health

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Have you ever experienced mosquitoes buzzing near your ears while trying to sleep? But that’s not the real problem. Mosquitoes are the vectors of disease-causing pathogens and can cause fatal human diseases. With proper mosquito control, we can prevent life-threatening illnesses.

Experience and Expertise:

With expert and skilled technicians, we offer safe and eco-friendly pest control services for various commercial and residential areas. Unique pest management has played a major role in eradicating disease-spreading pests like rodents and mosquitoes for over 20+ years. We also hold an NPMA certificate; this makes us outstanding among other pest control companies.

Breeding sites for mosquitoes:

  • Mosquitoes breed in fresh and still water.
  • Open water tanks
  • Unused tyres
  • Use and throw teacups.
  • Flower pots
  • Refrigerator tray.
Mosquito breeding sites

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

1. Malaria

  • Caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through Anopheles mosquitoes
  • Malaria leads to severe fever, chills, and even death if untreated.

2. Dengue Fever

  • Spread by Aedes mosquitoes
  • Dengue causes high fever, severe body pain, hemorrhagic fever, and shock.

3. Chikungunya

  • Causes fever and joint pain.
  • Chikungunya can lead to long-term joint damage and discomfort.

4. Zika Virus

  • Known for causing birth defects like microcephaly in newborns
  • Zika is a significant concern for pregnant women.

5. West Nile Virus

This virus can cause neurological complications, including meningitis and encephalitis.

Types of mosquitoes

Effective mosquito control measures:

1. Environmental control:

Eliminating breeding grounds:

  • Remove standing water in old tires, containers, and unused water drums.
  • Segregate wastes like teacups to avoid mosquitoes laying eggs.
  • Fill ditches and potholes.

Proper waste management:

  • Clean the surroundings properly.
  • Get rid of mosquitoes by covering the trash bins to avoid mosquito larvae.

2. Biological control:

Introducing natural predators:

  • Introduce fish species like guppies and mosquito fish, which feed on mosquito larvae.

3. Approach pest control services:

We offer mosquito control services like cold fogging and thermal fogging in indoor and outdoor areas.

4. Personal protection measures:

Using mosquito screens:

  • Install mosquito screens in the doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

5. Community measures:

Public awareness campaigns:

  • Conduction awareness programmes about mosquito-borne diseases
  • Educating people about the mosquito breeding grounds.
Mosquito control- Fogging

Why choose us?

With a deep understanding of mosquito breeding patterns and behavior and specializing in mosquito fogging, Unique Pest Management is equipped to offer customized and long-term mosquito control solutions for homes, hospitals, office buildings, and other commercial spaces. 

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