Places that allow water to stagnate can be a breeding hub for mosquitoes. These may include the following: Water tanks with no or damaged anti-mosquito screens, Roofs of premises, linkways and bus shelters, Gardens, and Any other places indoors or outdoors where water can stagnate. The easiest and most effective way of preventing mosquito breeding is to ensure there is no water stagnation in the surrounding areas. This requires regular inspection and timely mending of faults. Even if you cannot stop water stagnation outside, safeguard your house by installing anti-mosquito screens on the doors and windows.

The effective duration of  Protecol is for 8 hours.

Protecol is available in all the leading chemists & general stores.

WHO explains Malaria as:

• Malaria is a vector borne disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver, and then infect red blood cells.”
• Symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, and vomiting, and usually appear between 10 and 15 days after the mosquito bite.
• If not treated, malaria can quickly become life-threatening by disrupting the blood supply to vital organs.
• In many parts of the world, the parasites have developed resistance to a number of malaria medicines.
• Key interventions to control malaria include: prompt and effective treatment with artemisinin-based combination therapies; use of insecticidal nets by people at risk; and indoor residual spraying with insecticide to control the vector mosquitoes.

• Chikungunya (also called chikungunya virus disease or chikungunya fever), in Swahili, means “that which contorts or bends up”. This refers to the contorted (or stooped) posture of patients who are afflicted with the severe joint pain (arthritis) which is the most common feature of the disease.
• It is a viral illness that is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
• Chikungunya usually starts suddenly with fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, and rash.
• Frequently, the infection causes no symptoms, especially in children.
• While recovery from chikungunya is the expected outcome, convalescence can be prolonged and persistent joint pain may require analgesic (pain medication) and long-term anti-inflammatory therapy.
• Lastly, infection appears to confer lasting immunity.

• There is no specific treatment for chikungunya.
• Supportive therapy that helps ease symptoms, such as administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and getting plenty of rest, may be beneficial.
• Infected persons should be isolated from mosquitoes in as much as possible in order to avoid transmission of infection to other people.

• Chikungunya is spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito, primarily Aedes aegypti.
• Humans are thought to be the major source, or reservoir, of chikungunya virus for mosquitoes.
• Therefore, the mosquito usually transmits the disease by biting an infected person and then biting someone else.
• An infected person cannot spread the infection directly to other persons (i.e. it is not a contagious disease).
• Aedes aegypti mosquitoes bite during the day time.

Any toys or playground structures left in the open during rain can become a possible source of mosquito breeding, along with open potholes, pots, etc. To prevent this, as far as possible, do away with playground structures that may collect rainwater. Also, check regularly to ensure that there is no stagnant water in the vicinity.

Yes

Weekly:

• Discarded receptacles in open areas and under bushes
• Open and closed drains
• Gully traps
• Ground puddles
• Tree holes and bifurcation between branches, and leaf of banana trees, travellers Palms and other palm trees
• Outdoor hanging and standing bins
• Bin centre (pay attention to perimeter drains, gully traps, discarded articles and stored bulk bins inside, above and around the bin centre)
• All scupper drains including those in common corridors and void decks, perimeter drains and sumps of basement or multi-storey car parks
• Lightning conductor pits, valve chambers, water stop-cock pits, manhole inspection covers
• Ponds and fountains
• Air-conditioner trays
• Any other water-bearing receptacles

Fortnightly:

• Check roof drainage and gutters of condominium buildings, bin centre, walkways and other buildings or structures having roof drainage.
• Apply sand granular insecticide to gully traps, manhole cover handle depressions, lightning conductor pits, stop-cock pits, valve chambers and sumps.