Simple Steps To Prevent Dengue Fever

Simple Steps To Prevent Dengue Fever - Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), or better known as dengue fever, is caused by the dengue virus that is carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. To prevent dengue, they are often fumigated or fumigated to prevent the larvae of the Aedes aegypti mosquito from reproducing. However, you still have to do the prevention yourself at home. Here are 5 easy ways you can do to prevent dengue fever. 

1. Clean Your Bathtub Once A Week

Water is a breeding ground for the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The female mosquitoes lay their eggs on the walls of the tanks filled with water, the mosquito larvae then receive food from the microorganisms that live around them. During this time, the mosquito larvae shed their protective skin and reproduce until they reach their final stage. When the mosquito larvae are strong enough, the larvae will pupate. In the pupal stage, no food is needed. The pupa will only change shape until it finally turns into an ordinary mosquito ready to fly.

The complete cycle lasts 8 to 10 days at room temperature. Cleaning your bathtub at least once a week can break the life cycle of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

2. Pay Attention To The Furniture In Your Home That Accumulates Water

Containers filled with water, vases, buckets, and other containers that can hold water have the potential to become nesting sites for mosquitoes. Be diligent in cleaning these places at least twice a week to reduce the risk of mosquitoes transmitting dengue.

3. Use Mosquito Nets

Mosquito nets are useful to prevent the entry of mosquitoes from outside the house. You can install this mosquito net on your doors and windows.

4. Don't Pile Or Hang Clothes Too Long

From time to time pay attention to your perch behind the door. Dirty clothes that have accumulated can be a favorite place for mosquitoes to infest. In fact, a laundry pile is not a place for mosquitoes to breed, but it is a favorite place for mosquitoes to perch. This is because mosquitoes like the smell of the human body. If you have to put the clothes back, put them in a clean, covered place.

5. Use Mosquito Repellent Lotion Or Mosquito Netting

When you want to travel, don't forget to use mosquito-repellent lotion, especially on parts of the body that are not covered by clothing. But not just when you travel, you also need to protect yourself from mosquito bites while you sleep because dengue mosquitoes are active overnight until dawn.

In addition to using mosquito repellent lotion, using mosquito nets while you sleep can also help avoid mosquito bites and prevent dengue fever.

Easy, right? I hope it's useful!