Unveiling the Potential Threat of Mosquitoes in Transmitting Hazardous Diseases
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance. They can transmit serious diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever and West Nile virus. These diseases can cause severe complications and even death, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women and the elderly. According to the World Health Organization, mosquito-borne diseases are responsible […]
9 Natural Mosquito Repellents You Should Try
Mosquitoes, the tiny yet persistent summertime pests, have a knack for turning outdoor activities into itchy and uncomfortable affairs. Besides being a nuisance, they can also transmit diseases. While commercial mosquito repellents are widely available, many people prefer natural alternatives due to concerns about chemicals and their potential side effects. In this blog, we’ll explore […]
Types of Mosquitoes Found in Singapore
Are you troubled by enduringly painful and itchy mosquito bites? Well, that’s a plague that afflicts nearly all Singaporeans. However, while mosquito bites can be troublesome, mosquitoes can do more harm than just inflict a bite on you. From malaria to dengue to chikungunya, mosquitoes are the culprit behind a slew of serious diseases. What’s more, more […]
Signs of a Mosquito Infestation
The summer vibe lasts all year in Singapore. While you can enjoy the warm sun and vitamin D whenever you want, the humid weather attracts a slew of insects – especially mosquitoes. No matter where you go, you will find some mosquitoes buzzing around you when you are outdoors. But if you have mosquitoes hovering around […]
What Attracts Mosquitoes to You?
Are you always a hot pick for mosquitoes? Swarms of mosquitoes always choose a few favourites – even in crowds. If you are one of the chosen few, you must be wondering what attracts mosquitoes to you. Well, every species of mosquito have different preferences, but there are a few things, in general, that attract mosquitoes. To […]
How to Treat a Mosquito Bite
No matter how hard you try to hide, it is challenging to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes. Mosquito bites on your skin can look like small red dots or raised bumps. This depends on the age of the mosquito bite and your sensitivity level. If you are lucky, the bite will not look noticeable, but you […]
5 Effective Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Dengue Fever
Thousands of dengue cases are reported around the globe each day. Worried about getting infected? Well, you should be! Not only is dengue fever easily transmitted, but it also causes an array of unpleasant symptoms. Not to mention, severe cases of dengue can even lead to death. To make matters worse, there is still no […]
10 Facts About Dengue You Should Know
People in some 129 countries around the world are troubled by Dengue – a dreaded disease instigated by something as subtle as a mosquito bite. Dengue may be a very common disease, yet people do not appear to have sufficient knowledge about it. Over 400 million people are affected by Dengue each year. Yet, many people […]
5 Simple Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your House
When it’s hot outside, and mosquitoes are starting to appear inside your house, and when you’re sick and tired of having to swat and wave them away with your hand all day long, you start looking for other ways to get rid of this problem. Not only are mosquitoes annoying, but some of them tend to carry […]