About Aedes Mosquito

• They are small, dark mosquito with white lyre shaped markings and banded legs.


• Also known as Aedes Aegypti Mosquito, they can transmit the viruses that will cause Dengue Fever.

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How Do They Breed?

• They lay their eggs within or in close proximity to houses.


• Their larvae feed on small aquatic organisms, algae and particles of plant and animal material in water-filled containers.


• They lay eggs during the day in dark water-filled containers with wide openings and prefer to be located in the shade.


• The eggs can turn into adult in as little as 7 - 8 days. The life span of an adult mosquito is around 2 weeks.

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Life Cycle of an Aedes Mosquito

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