Dengue

Life cycle of the virus and mosquito vector

Vector Prevention and Control
Plants that ward of flies and mosquitoes
Ways to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes
Mosquito fly trap making

Dengue or breakbone fever

mosquito-borne infection caused by a flavivirus

fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain,
nausea and vomiting, eye pain, and rash.
severe form: dengue shock syndrome or dengue
hemorrhagic fever

Clinical disease
4 to 7 days after infective mosquito bite
fever then pain
temperature returns to normal after 5 to 6 days, or
may subside on the third day and rise again about
5-8 days after onset
Myalgia and deep bone pain are characteristic.
Classic dengue fever is a self-limited disease

4 serotypes
Dengue Fever severe flu like illness
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever more severe form
Bleedi`

Dengue Virus

Infected Aedes mosquitoes, principally Aedes. aegypti

occur during warmer months
female mosquito lays eggs on the sides of containers
with water
eggs hatch into larvae then pupal stage in a week
and into a mosquito in two days
Aedesaegypti rests in darker cool areas

A. aegypti mosquitoes can adapt to the environment

rapidly double their initial numbers after a period of

drought or after human interventions.
eggs also tend to withstand desiccation and survive
without water for several months on the inner walls of
containers

Life Cycle of the Virus

Vector Control and

Management

Improvement of water supply and storage

efficient water supply to reduce the use of water
storage containers
If water storage is a need, the community must
provide an effective barrier to each container to
prohibit entry of biologic vectors.

Solid Waste Management

reduce, reuse, and recycle
(LECTURE)

Modification of man-made larval habitats

Self discipline and common sense
eliminating possible breeding sites of mosquitoes
commonly found inside and/or outside of every
individuals home

Ways to eliminate breeding grounds for

mosquitoes

Create environments for mosquito predators

Dump out water that collects in the saucers of outdoor containers
Replace water in bird baths at least twice a week
Fix outdoor water faucets that drip or leak.
If you keep your wheelbarrow and/or empty pots outside, place
them upside down so that water doesnt collect in them.
Mow the lawn regularly and keep weeds pulled or cut short

Chemical Control
organophosphate insecticides

Personal Protection
Mosquito repellants
Jackets and long pants
Screened doors and windows

Biologic Control
introduction of organisms that prey upon,
parasitize, compete with or otherwise reduce the
numbers of Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopiticus

Plants to Ward off

Mosquitoes and Flies

Citronella from Lemon Grass (Tanglad)

most common ingredients in

most mosquito repellents.
strong aroma masks other
scents, and keeps mosquitoes
from being attracted to things
located around it
very easy to grow
can get to be a very tall 5 or 6
feet high
in pots and place it around a
porch or patio
plant it directly in a yard or
garden bed

Lemon Balm

member of the mint family

horsemint and beebalm
very hardy plant, resists
drought, grows well even in
shade
very fast growing, sometimes
aggressive plant
dry the leaves = delicious
herbal tea

Catnip

10 times more effective

than DEET (ingredient
commonly found in
bug repellents)
very easy plant to grow

Marigolds (Marabilya or Ahito)

contain Pyrethrum
flowers beautiful and
can make a great
border or addition to
any flower bed
around borders of your
home

Basil (Bawing or Sangig)

quick and easy

mosquito repellent
delicious fresh herb
lemon basil or
cinnamon basil to deter
insects

Lavender (Lila)

gorgeous purple
flowering plant with a
soothing, calming scent
Grow it indoors near a
sunny window, or outside
in your garden or flower
bed to keep the bugs
away
delicious herbal tea
wonderful calming aroma

Peppermint

Most bugs despise the

smell and taste of
peppermint
planting it around your
home
peppermint leaves
rubbed directly onto
the skin make a
greatbite relief
treatment

Garlic (Ahos)

EATING garlic does not

repel mosquitoes
add some garlic to your
flower bed or vegetable
garden for added
protection
Many health benefits

Pennyroyal

pennyroyal flower is a natural

deterrent for mosquitoes
plant some around flowerbeds.
make great groundcovers,
attract beautiful butterflies.
flavor certain fish dishes

Rosemary (Romero)

beautiful flowering
plant
flavor lamb or fish
add to herb garden or
flowerbed to keep bugs
away
attracts butterflies

Geranium

planted in a hanging
container
beautiful visual piece
as well as a very useful
bug repellent

Mosquito Trap
Making

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Empty plastic 2L bottle

Marker
Scissors/Cutter
Tape Measure
cup brown sugar
1/3 cup hot water
1g of Yeast
Measuring cup
Tape

Preparing the Trap Materials

Make a mark halfway down the plastic bottle. About 4

inches (10 cm) from the lid of the 2 liter bottle is about
half of the bottle.

Extend the tape measure 4 inches.

Hold the end of the tape up to the end of the bottles lid.

Using your pen, make a mark where the tape measure

ends; this is 4 inches

Draw a circle around the bottle 4 inches from the lid. You
will be cutting the plastic bottle in half.
Cut the plastic bottle in half.[2] Cut carefully along your
marked guide line until the bottle is in two sections. Keep
both parts of the bottle; you'll use them both to make the
trap
Measure 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Use your measuring
cup to measure out 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Leave the
sugar in the measuring cup; you will pour it into the
bottle in the next step.

Heat up 1-1 1/3 cup of hot water. When the

water begins to steam, it is hot enough for the
trap

Pour hot water into the lower half of the bottle.

Pour the brown sugar into the lower half of the bottle.

Allow the mixture to cool. Set it aside and let it cool.

20mins should be enough

Add 1g of yeast to the plastic bottle. Do not stir mixture.

Hold the top half of the bottle upside down

Part 2: Assembling the Mosquito Trap

Place the top half upside down inside the

bottom half of the bottle. ENSURE THE
BOTTLE LID IS ABOVE THE WATER LINE.
Secure the edges with tape. Use the tape to
keep edges aligned

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Place the trap on a sturdy surface near

mosquitos.
Observe for dead mosquitos and note if its
ineffective
Use a calendar to keep track of when to
change the liquid. Change the liquid if the
bottle is filled with dead insects

Part 3: Using the Mosquito

Trap

Tara! Gawa na tayo

ng mosquito trap.=)