Aedes aegypti can be identified through characteristics such as white stripes on the body and legs, and transparent wings, in addition to being small, measuring around 0.5 to 1 cm, and being silent, not making noise like the mosquito.
The mosquito Temples of the Egyptians is responsible for the transmission of the dengue virus, of the genus Flavivirus serotypes DENV-1, 2, 3 or 4, in addition to the ZIKV virus that causes Zika or the alphavirus of the Togavirus family that causes Chikungunya. Furthermore, this mosquito is mainly responsible for the transmission of yellow fever.
Therefore, it is important to combat Temples of the Egyptians, which can be done by avoiding the accumulation of stagnant water in containers such as glasses, tires, bottle caps or plant pots. Find out more about dengue transmission.
Mosquito characteristics Temples of the Egyptians
The mosquito Temples of the Egyptians has the following characteristics:
- Narrow body it’s black;
- White Stripes in the abdomen, chest and head;
- Transparent wings;
- Three pairs of dark paws with white bands;
- Size between 0.5 and 1 cm;
- Low and low flightwith a maximum distance of 1 meter from the ground.
O Aedes aegypti It doesn’t like heat and, therefore, during the hottest times of the day, it stays hidden in the shade or indoors. Furthermore, this mosquito is more common in the summer, and it is recommended to apply repellents, use insecticide in the house or place mosquito nets on doors and windows.
Where does the dengue mosquito usually bite humans?
The dengue mosquito Temples of the Egyptians usually bites mainly in legs, ankles or feet and its bite generally does not hurt or itch.
Dengue mosquito bites generally occur during the day, especially in early morning or late afternoon. However, despite generally biting during the day, this mosquito can also bite at night.
What does a dengue mosquito bite look like on the skin?
When the dengue mosquito bites, it does not cause skin symptoms such as itching, redness, pain or swelling as occurs with other mosquitoes, such as the mosquito.
This is because the saliva of the female mosquito Temples of the Egyptians it contains anesthetic and anticoagulant substances, which is why the person does not feel when they are stung.
Is it possible to be bitten by the dengue mosquito and not get dengue?
Is it possible to be bitten by the dengue mosquito? Temples of the Egyptians and not catching dengue fever, when the mosquito is not infected with the virus of the genus Flavivirus serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 or DENV-4.
For dengue transmission to occur, the female mosquito Temples of the Egyptians You need to bite someone who has dengue fever to acquire one of the serotypes of the virus, which multiplies for 10 to 14 days in the mosquito, so that it can then be transmitted by biting another person.
Only the female mosquito bites, as it needs blood for the eggs to mature and be deposited close to clean, still water, where they continue their life cycle.
life cycle of Temples of the Egyptians
The life cycle of Temples of the Egyptians it begins in still water where it changes from egg to larva and then pupates. It then turns into a mosquito and becomes terrestrial, ready to reproduce.
The main characteristics of each phase are:
- Ovo: it can remain inactive for up to 8 months stuck above the water line, even in a dry place and in intense cold, until it finds the ideal conditions to transform into larvae, which are heat and still water;
- Larva: lives in water, feeds on protozoa, bacteria and fungi present in the water and in just 5 days it turns into a pupa;
- Pupa: lives in water where it continues to develop, and becomes an adult mosquito in 2-3 days;
- Adult mosquito: It is ready to fly and reproduce, but to do so it needs to feed on human or animal blood, when diseases are transmitted.
O Temples of the Egyptians It takes an average of 3-10 days to develop and lives for approximately 1 month. The female mosquito can produce 3000 eggs in its entire reproductive cycle.
How to combat Temples of the Egyptians
To combat the dengue mosquito, it is important to avoid the existence of places or objects, such as lids, tires, vases or bottles, that can accumulate stagnant water, facilitating the development of the mosquito. Therefore it is advised:
- Keep the water tank closed with the lid;
- Clean the gutters, removing leaves, branches and other objects that could impede the passage of water;
- Do not let rainwater accumulate on the slab;
- Wash tanks used to store water weekly with a brush and soap;
- Keep barrels and barrels of water well covered;
- Fill the small plates of the vases with sand;
- Wash pots with aquatic plants once a week, using a brush and soap;
- Store empty bottles upside down;
- Deliver old tires to the urban cleaning service or store them without water and protected from rain;
- Place rubbish in closed bags and close the bin tightly.
Another way to prevent the development of dengue mosquitoes is to place a natural larvicide in all plant dishes, mixing 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds in 250 ml of water and adding to the plant dish, repeating this procedure every week.
Anvisa has already approved the use of a biological larvicide, called Biovech, which is capable of killing lava and dengue mosquitoes in just 24 hours, without leaving toxic residues that could harm the environment and is therefore safe for humans, animals and plants.
In addition to the measures above, another way to prevent dengue is to take the dengue vaccine, recommended for people aged 4 to 60 years old, but which is currently not yet available free of charge through the SUS, being found only in private clinics. Find out how and where to get the dengue vaccine.
