Mosquito-borne diseases

Mosquitoes can transmit viruses and parasites, but the species, biting time and disease risk vary by place. In the Philippines, dengue prevention is a major household and community concern.

Dengue context

The World Health Organization identifies infected female Aedes mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti, as the main vectors of dengue. These mosquitoes are active during the day. Severe dengue requires prompt medical care; readers should use current local health advice rather than self-diagnosing from an archived page.

A layered response

Public-health guidance combines removal of breeding sites, personal protection, screens or nets, appropriate repellents and early consultation when symptoms appear. Household insect-control products are only one possible layer and must be used exactly as labelled.