Mosquitoes are a common nuisance all around the world. But they affect Dubai mostly because of its hot and humid weather. Hot and humid weather is known to be an ideal breeding ground for pests like mosquitoes. You might be thinking that mosquitoes are not a major problem in our lives because they just disrupt our outdoor activities and disturb our sleep. But in reality mosquitoes can act as a major problem in our lives as they also pose a significant health risk for humans. This is because mosquitoes are carriers of various diseases like dengue, malaria, and different new and old viruses. So, in order to minimize the risks of getting these diseases, we need to focus on minimizing the pests around us like mosquitoes.
How Mosquitoes Can Harm People and Pets
Along with causing annoyance for humans and animals with their irritating buzzes and itchy bites, mosquitoes also carry various life threatening diseases. Some of the ways in which the mosquitoes can harm people and pets are listed down below:
- Bites and Allergic Reactions:
The saliva of mosquitoes is injected into the skin when they bite us. This is the reason that causes itchiness, redness and swelling in our skin. These bites can also lead to severe allergic reactions in some people. In some rare cases, mosquito bites also lead to anaphylaxis. Similarly, mosquito bites can cause irritation in pets because of the itching, redness and swelling. And persistent scratching could also lead to skin infections.
- Transferring of Diseases:
Mosquitoes are one of the major reasons for the spreading of various harmful diseases in humans and pets. Some of those diseases are Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, etc. Malaria is spread by Anopheles mosquitoes whereas Dengue and Zika Virus are spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Zika Virus is also known as a reason for birth defects if transmitted during pregnancy. West Nile Virus is a common disease found in humans and animals like horses. This can lead to neurological diseases.
- Disruption of Daily Lives
Besides the life threatening hazards mentioned above, mosquitoes can be a major disturbance in our day-to-day lives. The irritations like the noises and itchy bites can act as a distraction from our daily activities and can also disturb our sleep schedule. Mosquitoes can also cause irritation in pets which can lead them to be uncomfortable and restless. Mosquitoes can also impact the ecosystem by spreading various diseases in the living beings of the ecosystem.
Mosquito Pest Control Techniques
In order to prevent the nuisance of mosquitoes and spreading of various diseases, mosquito pest control techniques of different types should be used. The ways in which mosquito populations and breeding can be minimized are listed below.
- Elimination of Breeding Sites
Mosquitoes mostly lay their eggs in water. In order to control this, the places like flower pots, gutters, bird baths, etc. where water can be collected should be drained and kept clean. Similarly, the waste disposal and drainage systems should be managed properly around our home and office areas in order to prevent the accumulation of water.
- Biological Control
Different types of fishes like Guppies or Goldfish are known to feed on mosquito larvae. So, keeping these fishes around us in ponds or small water bodies like pots can help reduce mosquito population around our home and office areas. Along with this, birds and dragonflies also prey on mosquitoes. So, encouraging their presence can minimize mosquitoes around us. Similarly, various naturally occurring bacterium like Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis(Bti) are also used as larvicide.
- Chemical Control
Various chemicals are easily available around us that can help reduce the mosquitoes. For the minimizing of mosquito larvae, chemicals like methoprene or temephos can be used in water bodies around us. Similarly, mosquito repellents and sprays are readily available in stores everywhere which helps to weaken the mosquitoes and kill them.
- Pest Control Services in Dubai
There are various professional and experienced pest control services available in Dubai. Star Al Madina Pest Control and Cleaning Services is also one of them. The services we provide for mosquito pest control include providing latest tools and industry-leading knowledge to handle any level of mosquito infestation and conducting a thorough inspection to identify breeding sites and areas where mosquitoes are most likely to thrive. Along with this, we devise a customized treatment plan to effectively eliminate these pests from your premises. Using safe and environmentally friendly products, our mosquito pest control methods are designed to target mosquitoes at all stages of their life cycle.
- Public Awareness
After knowing about all these preventive measures for mosquitoes, we should also spread awareness to everyone around us regarding the same. People around us also should be made aware about the different types of personal protection measures like wearing long sleeves and pants during morning and evening when the mosquitoes are highly active. Along with this, awareness programs and campaigns should also be organized to educate people with the mosquito pest control techniques listed above.
Conclusion
In conclusion, being aware about the mosquito pest control techniques and making the people around us also aware about it will help minimize the mosquitoes around Dubai. Get rid of your sleepless nights and itchy mosquito bites with our expert team to handle your mosquito pest control needs in Dubai. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards a pest-free environment. At Star Al Madina Pest Control, we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service. Our team is committed to delivering timely and efficient solutions that meet your unique requirements.