Types of Mosquitos 

In Singapore a few common Mosquitos are :  

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• Aedes aegypti
• Aedes albopictus
• Culex quinquefasciatus
• Culex tritaeniorhynchus
• Culex gelidus
• Anopheles maculatus
• Anopheles sundaicus

Problems caused by Mosquitos :

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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.

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How to control Mosquitos :

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• Remove stagnant water  to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.

• Clean and discard  any dried leaves that may prevent water stagnation.

• Cover all water items to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

• Clean and clear drains  around the house on weekly basis o prevent water stagnation.

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