Pest Control – Protection Against Dengue and Chikungunya

At Mr. Homecare, we offer herbal pest control services to homes and offices across Mumbai. Our sister company, Envocare, offers these services to bigger properties pan India. Employing pest control is the norm for homes and offices against common pests like cockroaches, ants, silverfish, bed bugs and termites. However, mosquitoes end up being a major nuisance and need to be tackled effectively as well.

The Dengue & Chikungunya Threat is Real

The country office for WHO India recently released a general awareness document on Dengue and Chikungunya. Sharing the details here, as we’re sure it would help:

• Dengue is a viral disease. It can be caused by infection with any one of four closely related dengue viruses – DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3 or DENV 4. The Dengue viruses are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Its distinct physical feature includes black and white stripes on its body and legs, and is also called ‘Tiger Mosquito’. It is peculiar in nature and prefers ‘biting’ you during the day. It lays eggs in clean & stagnant water. No, we do not recommend you going around dirtying water reserves to discourage this species.
• Only the female Aedes mosquito bites, because she needs protein to develop her eggs. Her malnutrition leads her to infect us, which is sad. The mosquito becomes infected through us, after 7 days of biting. This mosquito stays infected for its lifetime and passes the virus to the eggs it lays. Peak Biting Time (no seriously, bless the soul who came up with these terms) is at dawn and dusk – two hours after sunrise and two hours before sunset. Mosquitoes are clearly pretty darn romantic.
• Chikungunya is a viral illness spread by bite of infected mosquitoes and clinically resembles dengue fever. the name comes from the African language meaning “that which bends up” and aptly describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with joint pain from the disease. It spreads through the bite of female mosquitoes too!

How do you tackle this threat?

• Prevention is always better than cure
• Regular home cleaning and pest control sessions always help
• Do away with all stagnant water pools, which is where mosquitoes breed
• Cover body parts with clothing and mosquito repellents, in risky areas
• Advise children on mosquito control and ensure their buy-in, in their safety lies our future

How does home cleaning help?

• Mosquitoes thrive on humid and dusty areas
• Unclean areas invite pests and give out a distinct odor – inviting mosquitoes
• Home Cleaning sessions clean all dust & dirt from all surfaces
• This results in considerable reduction of pests, allergens, respiratory illnesses and mosquitoes

Does pest control help control mosquitoes?

• Yes yes! Envocare (a SILA company) offers mosquito control services for homes and offices
• This non toxic mosquito control treatment results in elimination of these winged pests from your spaces
• Mosquito Pest Control Services can be booked by calling on 9022070070 or by emailing us on customercare@mrhomecare.in

Thank you for the love and support. Stay safe, stay healthy!