1. Aedes Mosquito
Cases are increasing annually and deaths are reported yearly.

2. AEDES MOSQUITO
The Aedes mosquito is a small tiger mosquito that is known to transmit Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya,  
Yellow fever viruses, and other diseases. 
2 species:
Aedes aegypti
Ae. albopictus

3. Do we know well our enemy?
Blood-feeding
Adult
Emergence
LIFE CYCLE
OF AN
AEDES
MOSQUITO
Egg-laying
Eggs
Molting
Pupa
Larva

4. Life Cycle of an Aedes Mosquito

5. How often do Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs?
Every 2 – 3 days; eggs per batch;
can lay 3 – 4 batches in their lifetime.

6. How fast can the Aedes multiply?

7. How fast can the Aedes multiply?

8. Can all Aedes mosquitoes bite?
Only female mosquitoes bite; males feed on nectars

9. When do Aedes mosquitoes usually bite?

10. How do Aedes mosquitoes bite?

11. How fast can the Aedes mosquito bite?

12. Where do Aedes mosquitoes bite & rest?
Outdoor
Aedes albopictus prefers to bite outdoor rests outdoors among shrubs and vegetations.
Indoor
Aedes aegypti prefers to bite indoor and rest among hanging clothes, underneath furniture & closets.

13. How high can the Aedes mosquitoes reach when flying up?
They are able to reach as high as the roof gutter to lay their eggs.

14. Potential Mosquito breeding sites
Where does the Aedes mosquito breed?
Potential Mosquito breeding sites
Lay their eggs in (clean) clear, stagnant water
Aedes aegypti – artificial containers (drums, tires, tin cans)
Aedes albopictus – natural containers (plant axils, tree holes)
However, based on current vector surveys both species can co-exist with each other.

15. It is important to look for the mosquito breeding sites inside and outside the house, in the school, or in the workplace.

16. Potential Mosquito breeding sites
Where are the potential Aedes mosquito breeding sites?
Potential Mosquito breeding sites

17. Potential Aedes mosquito breeding sites

18. Common breeding sites of the Aedes mosquitoes

19. Common breeding sites of the Aedes mosquitoes

20. Key Mosquito Containers
Common breeding sites of the Aedes mosquitoes
Key Mosquito Containers

21. Open drums are also the key breeding sites of Aedes mosquitoes
Drum full of mosquito larvae

22. IEC Material developed in Baguio City

23. Aedes prefers to stay in human dwellings and can roam around in the community. Infected mosquitoes can transmit the disease within its flight range (clustering of cases).

24. DENGUE is a deadly disease but it is highly preventable.
The Aedes mosquitoes are dangerous creatures and they can kill humans but we can eliminate them in our surroundings…
DENGUE is a deadly disease but it is highly preventable.
WE CAN STOP IT!

25. Simple Ways to Prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya

26. Simple Ways to Prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya

27. How can we prevent Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya?
Do the 4 S
SEARCH & DESTROY (daily)
cover all water containers
change water of flower vases & scrub side of containers
dispose of garbage properly & remove rubbish around premises
inspect & clean roof gutters
Stockpile/recycle discarded tires
SEEK EARLY CONSULTATION
SELF-PROTECTION
SAY “YES” TO FOGGING ONLY DURING OUTBREAKS OR WHEN WARRANTED
Act now to prevent these
Mosquito-borne diseases!

29. Department of Health

30. FIGHT …
and
THE BITE !!!