Mosquitoes Archives

30 May

What are mosquitoes attracted to?

Mosquitoes are attracted to body odors that emit from humans including sweat, uric acid, lactic acid, and ammonia. There are mosquito traps available which use a variety of scents that mimic the human scent.

30 May

What kills dengue mosquitoes?

The Biogents range of mosquito traps is designed specifically to target and trap all types of mosquitoes, including those carrying aedes aegypti, the dengue mosquito.

30 May

What is the best mosquito repellent in Singapore?

There is a diverse range of mosquito repellents from EcoVenger for personal use including sprays in sizes from 50ml all the way up to 480ml.

30 May

How do I keep mosquitoes away in Singapore?

Aside from the thermal fogging which is carried out in HDBs and condos, individuals can deploy mosquito traps in their homes and gardens to trap and kill dengue mosquitoes.

30 May

Do all mosquitoes carry dengue in Singapore?

No, but it is still a major concern forcing the government to actively release 5 million sterile mosquitoes per week and also consider using Wolbachia to combat the disease.

30 May

Are mosquitoes a problem in Singapore?

Yes, and this is why there are thermal fogging programs in place across the entire country to eliminate active mosquitoes and prevent mosquito breeding.