Bandar Lampung (Lampost.co) – The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) revealed that mosquito bites increase 2.5 times in hot and dry weather. Director of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Ministry of HealthImran Pambudi, that mosquitoes bite more often at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius.
Even though temperatures in 2024 are expected to be warmer, rainfall will still be high, which could increase the number of Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes that cause dengue fever. Uneven water creates more mosquito breeding sites, such as puddles of dirty water.
Imran emphasized the importance of Mosquito Nest (PSN) eradication as a step towards healthy living habits. And maintaining the cleanliness of water sources. He also asked the public to protect themselves mosquito bites by wearing long clothes. Sleep with a mosquito net, and use anti-mosquito cream regularly.
Especially before going home, the potential for the spread of dengue fever increases. Imran said that about 50% of dengue cases do not show clear symptoms. He also warned the public to be vigilant about the spread of dengue fever as well as diarrhea when returning home.
Mosquitoes in the dry season
Mosquitoes in the dry season are often more aggressive and ferocious, and there are several main reasons behind this phenomenon:
- High temperatures increase mosquito activity: When the air temperature rises above 30 degrees Celsius, mosquitoes become more active and bite more often. Heat affects their metabolism, making them seek blood more often, up to 2.5 times more than at lower temperatures.
- Access to Reproductive Sites: Even though the dry season is synonymous with little rain, there are still puddles of water, especially in areas that collect rainwater or waste water. Such as old tires, pots, or open containers. These places are ideal nests for mosquitoes to breed. Stagnant and polluted water actually accelerates mosquito breeding.
- Weather Change: The combination of a hotter dry season and still uneven rainfall creates an ideal environment for mosquitoes. When rain falls after dry weather, new puddles form. Giving mosquitoes opportunities to lay eggs and develop quickly.
- Mosquitoes are more ferocious in hot temperatures: In hot weather, mosquitoes that cause dengue fever, such as Aedes Aegypti, not only bite more often, but they also become more vicious. This increases the risk of transmitting diseases such as dengue fever. Especially since mosquitoes breed more easily in the dry season under these conditions.
This situation requires people to be extremely vigilant, especially in eliminating mosquito nests and protecting themselves from bites. Because the potential for the spread of diseases such as dengue fever increases rapidly in the dry season.
2024-10-19 08:36:00
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