VECTOR OF DENGUE/DENGUE HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER

VECTOR OF DENGUE/DENGUE HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER

• Aedes aegypti is the vector of dengue / dengue haemorrhagic fever.
• It is a small, black mosquito with white stripes and is approximately 5 mm in size.
• It takes about 7 to 8 days to develop the virus in its body and transmit the disease

Feeding Habit

• Day biter
• Mainly feeds on human beings in domestic and peridomestic situations
• Bites repeatedly

Resting Habit

• Rests in the domestic and peridomestic situations
• Rests in the dark corners of the houses, on hanging objects like clothes, umbrella, etc. or under the furniture

Breeding Habits

• Aedes aegypti mosquito breeds in any type of man made containers or storage containers having even a small quantity of water
• Eggs of Aedes aegypti can live without water for more then one year