MOSQUITO INFESTATIONS IN MALAYSIA Mosquito are known to spread vector borne diseases such as Dengue and Malaria. Existed since dinosaur era, mosquitoes have been cited as the world’s deadliest animal. Mosquitoes existed since the Triassic Period which was 400 million years ago (1) Bigger people attract more mosquitoes because they produce higher carbon dioxide & lactic acid (1) Only female mosquitoes feed on blood because the protein in blood help her eggs develop (2) In Malaysia, there are about 434 species and subspecies of mosquitoes (3) Female mosquito lays about 30-300 eggs at one time (3) Male mosquitoes are slightly smaller in size compared to female mosquitoes (4) Mosquitoes are attracted to heat, find lactic acid alluring & tend to bite people who had just exercised (1) Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on earth causing more deaths compared to any other animals (5) *The number of human fatalities per year 10* (7) 1,000* (7) Over 1 Million* (6) INTERESTING MOSQUITO FACTS Mosquitoes 50,000* (7) NUMBER OF DENGUE CASES AND DEATH TH DO YOU KNOW WHY FOGGING IS RECOMMENDED? No. of cases reported No. of deaths reported Cases growth Number of deaths caused by Dengue as of Nov 2015 reported higher than 2014. DID YOU KNOW? Dengue fever is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. They are distinguished by their black and white markings. • Dengue • Malaria • Chikungunya • Yellow Fever Mosquito Borne Diseases (12) 2012 (8) +98% 2013 (9) 2014 (10) As of Nov 2015 (11) 21,900 35 43,346 92 108,698 215 102,801 283 Snakes Crocodiles Sharks Rentokil.com.my 1300 881 911 Copyright © Rentokil Initial Malaysia. All rights reserved. Source: (1) http://www.mosquito.org/fun-facts (3) Urban Pest Control - Jabatan Pertanian Semenanjung Malaysia (4) http://sharkarama.hubpages.com/hub/Mosquito-Facts (5) http://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Most-Lethal-Animal-Mosquito (6) http://www.mosquito.org/mosquito-borne-diseases (7) http://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Most-Lethal-Animal-Mosquito-Week (8) http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/458 (9) http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/317 (10) http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/database_stores/store_view_page/17/78 (11) http://kpkesihatan.com/2015/11/13/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-13-nov-2015-situasi- semasa-demam-denggi-di-malaysia/ (12) http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/dengue-cases-in-penang- triple-last-years-says-deputy-health-minister +151% +18% *Growth compared to same period in 2014 4 STEPS TO EFFECTIVELY COMBAT AEDES MOSQUITOES TOGETHER! Larvicide treatment to control the development of mosquitoes’ larvae on stagnant water Thermal fogging or ULV treatment effectively controls the population of adult Aedes mosquitoes Use adult mosquito traps to further control the mosquito life cycle Eliminate mosquito breeding grounds (stagnant water) in your home/ property & surrounding areas We are committed to protecting your home and family from Dengue with regular checks and safe mosquito control solutions. Absence of unpleasant Reduces flash fire and explosion risks from diesel- based thermal fogging Minimal smoke environment for improved safety, especially towards the passing motorists. Lesser smoke = Better visibility Reduces risk of slip and fall from oily surfaces to pedestrians and motorists Water carrier does not produce carbon emission. It reduces air pollution especially during haze crisis IMM is a programme which involves the following 4 steps that can help fight against the Aedes mosquitoes targeted at each life cycle. 1. 2. 4. 3. Water-based Diesel- based VS