Mosquitoes are often considered harmless creatures, but they can carry and spread deadly diseases. In Dubai, mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of several serious diseases, making it crucial to take preventive measures. In this article, we will discuss the top five diseases spread by mosquitoes in Dubai and how Pest Control Dubai can help control them.
MALARIA
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that is a major public health problem in Dubai. According to official health reports, more than 5000 patients have been diagnosed with malaria. It is typically transmitted through a bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito, which carries the Plasmodium parasite. Symptoms of malaria include shaking chills, aching muscles, tiredness, headaches, and nausea. If not treated promptly, it can lead to kidney failure, seizure, coma, or death. Pest Control Dubai offers mosquito control services to safeguard you from malaria.
ZIKA VIRUS
WEST NILE VIRUS
A mosquito bite can turn into something much more severe if it infects you with the West Nile virus (sometimes called WNV). Mosquitoes transmit this virus by biting an infected bird and then biting a person. Severe symptoms can involve fever, confusion, muscle weakness, vision loss, paralysis, and coma. Pest Control Dubai offers mosquito control services to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus.
YELLOW FEVER
Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes. It’s characterized by a high fever and jaundice, which is why it’s called yellow fever. Symptoms may include headaches, joint aches, chills, muscle aches, etc. Fortunately, there is an extremely effective vaccine available in Dubai for Yellow Fever. Pest Control Dubai can help you access this vaccine and provide mosquito control services to prevent yellow fever.
DENGUE
Dengue fever, also known as break bone fever, is a mosquito-borne infection that can lead to a severe flu-like illness. It is caused by four different viruses and spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Symptoms range from mild to severe, with severe cases involving dengue shock syndrome (DSS) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), which often require hospitalization. Pest Control Dubai offers mosquito control services to prevent dengue fever.
To control diseases spread by mosquitoes in Dubai, follow these tips:
In your Home:
- Ensure window and door screens are in good repair and tightly attached.
- Consider pest control treatment to your home after every month.
- Purchase household pesticides from Pest Control Dubai for use around your home or garden.
Your Yard:
- Empty, cover, or treat any items that hold water, such as flower pots, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, buckets, cans, and barrels.
- Clean rain gutters, leaves in downspouts, and pooled water on flat roofs.
- Use mosquito repellent, seeking help from Pest Control Dubai.
- Remove unused tires and other items that could collect water.
- Remove containers that may hold water in places that are hard to see, such as under bushes, porches, decks, or stairs.
By following these tips and utilizing the services of Pest Control Dubai, you can effectively control mosquito-borne diseases in Dubai.