The Dangers of Mosquitoes and Dengue Fever
Did you know? According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 20,057 dengue fever cases were reported in 2024. The highest number of dengue fever cases were reported from Baluchistan and Punjab: 6,958 and 5,405, followed by KPK and Islamabad, having 3,649 cases and 3,754 cases, respectively. According to WHO, Punjab was at the top of Dengue fever cases in 2021.
Although mosquitoes play an important role in our ecosystem, they are also vectors that transmit infectious and, at times, fatal diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika, West Nile fever, chikungunya fever, and lymphatic filariasis (WHO, 2020). The disease burden is highest in tropical and subtropical areas such as Pakistan, affecting mostly vulnerable and poor populations and influenced by climate, social, and environmental parameters.
Dengue fever is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, mainly the species Aedes aegypti. According to the World Health Organization, the symptoms of Dengue fever include a high fever along with two of the following:
- Severe Headache
- Pain Behind The Eyes
- Muscled Joint Pains
- Nausea
- Swollen
The most effective way to combat the incidence of Dengue fever is through the prevention and mitigation of mosquito breeding. This can be accomplished through the adequate disposal of solid and liquid waste, removal of unnecessary bodies of water, regular cleaning and covering of domestic water storage containers, and preventing mosquitoes from accessing habitats where they can lay eggs (WHO, 2022). Moreover, protect yourself from mosquito bites by using nets and window screens in household settings as well as wearing covering clothes to minimize skin exposure. Last but not least is community engagement and education on vector-borne diseases, health risks, and prevention methods.
How TPL Pest Control Services Can Eliminate Mosquitoes
An educated community and an informed community are the first lines of defense against an endemic such as Dengue fever, as they are helpful in disease reporting and increased community participation for prevention. For effective control measures, please call the TPL mosquito control experts team to work together.
