Dengue Mosquitoes Are Day Biters: Here’s What That Means

When we think of mosquitoes, we usually think of dusk or dark night-time hours, but the risk of dengue is worse when the sun is out. The mosquito that transmits dengue is Aedes aegypti, which means they bite most actively during the day, and it is vital to know that in order to take precautions for you and your family.

Dengue mosquitoes will typically bite twice a day:

•           Morning (6 AM – 10AM)

•           Afternoon (4 PM – 7 PM)

Whereas regular mosquitoes bite at night, these mosquitoes will actually prefer daylight. Most active indoors and shaded areas, dengue mosquitoes can be easier to overlook.

Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs in clean, stagnant water. Breeding places in the household include:

•           Flower pots

•           Water storage containers

•           Air conditioner trays

•           Buckets that are sitting on balconies

•           Old tires or bottles

They only need about 1 cap full of water for their life cycle to continue!

Due to these mosquitoes being daytime feeders, you may be at risk with your normal daytime activities and routines. For example, taking kids to school, working from home with the windows and doors open, gardening, and shopping in markets are all potential times when you are being exposed to bites unknowingly.

The mosquito bite is quick and often painless, so people may not notice the experience, until sickening symptoms appear – fever, body aches & pains, rashes, and lethargy are symptoms of possible dengue infection.

Follow these simple but effective steps to lower your risk:

1.Apply mosquito repellents during the day, on exposed arms and legs.

2.Wear long sleeved light-coloured clothing.

3.Use screens on windows and doors or keep them closed.

4.Close up any standing water inside and outside your home, even in small containers.

5.Contact a pest control service, if you suspect that any mosquito is breeding near your facility.

Dengue is dangerous, but it is preventable! Now that we know Aedes mosquitoes are day biters, this should change our approach to prevention. We shouldn’t only consider ourselves protected at night; the day is when we are at greatest risk.

If you live in an area where there is a risk of Aedes mosquito habits or near a construction site, lake, or stagnant water, you’ll need to be even more vigilant. If you suspect that there are breeding areas for Aedes mosquitoes near your home or workplace, you’d want to deal with it as soon as you can.
Prevention is always better than cure.

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💬 Final Word

Dengue prevention starts with daytime awareness. Don’t let these silent invaders put your family at risk.

“When the danger bites during the day, your protection must stay active all the time.”

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