Types of Mosquitos
In Singapore a few common Mosquitos are :
• Aedes aegypti
• Aedes albopictus
• Culex quinquefasciatus
• Culex tritaeniorhynchus
• Culex gelidus
• Anopheles maculatus
• Anopheles sundaicus

Problems caused by Mosquitos :
Mosquito-borne diseases become the result of being bitten by a mosquito. The illnesses are very severe, and if not treated with a sense of urgency, they can result in the death the people infected. Below are some of the diseases spread by mosquitoes in Singapore.
How to control Mosquitos :
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Remove stagnant water to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.
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Clean and discard any dried leaves that may prevent water stagnation.
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Cover all water items to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
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Clean and clear drains around the house on weekly basis o prevent water stagnation.