Adult mosquitoes are slender, long-legged two-winged
insects. They undergo complete metamorphosis with 4 successive stages of development;
eggs, larva, pupa and adult mosquitoes. The first 3 stages are aquatic while
the adult is an active flying insect. Depending on the species of mosquito and
environmental conditions such as temperature, light & food presence, the
whole development from egg to adult takes around 7-14 days. The female mosquito
has a long proboscis (mouthparts) for piercing and sucking blood while the
proboscis of the male ones are not suitable for piercing as they feed on nectar
or other plant juices. Female mosquitos require a blood meal in order for them
to lay fertile eggs. They are attracted to their hosts by temperature, odor
from sweat, carbon dioxide and moisture.
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Treatment Water Based Fogging & Misting The control of
diseases vectors and nuisance insects such as mosquitoes, black flies,
houseflies, and sand flies is an important part of any public health program.
Big Pest Pte Ltd has a range of equipment available that is suitable for
Adulticiding (controlling the flying adults) situations. Diesel-Based Fogging
is widely practiced for mosquito control traditionally within the pest control
industry. To address your concerns of experiencing thick cloud of smoke and
unpleasant diesel smell generated by the diesel-based fogging, Big Pest Pte Ltd
is please to introduce Water-Based Fogging/Misting solution to manage your
mosquito problems.
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Larvaciding Actellic® is an organophosphate insecticide
which controls a wide range of public health pests, including mosquitoes,
flies, cockroaches, fleas, ants and other crawling insects. Insects are killed
by contact, ingestion and fumigant action. It is equally effective on those
insects resistant to organochlorine and some organophosphate chemicals such as
Malathion. Actellic® has been successfully evaluated by the WHO pesticide
Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) as a mosquito larvicide, space spray and as a
residual spray for malaria vector control.
Rats and mice are very successful in their
survival capabilities and adaptability in our environment. They are not only
feared for their destruction to human properties such as household items,
equipment, wires and cables by their constant gnawing but also the transmission
of many human diseases such as plague, leptospirosis, murine typhus, rat-bite
fever and salmonellosis. The best way to prevent a rodent infestation and
contact with rodents is to remove the food sources, water, and items that
provide shelter for rodents.
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Treatment Visual inspection will be conducted to identify
tell-tale signs such as presence of droppings, burrows, gnawing (bite marks),
runways, rub marks and potential harborage areas. Seal up holes inside and
outside the premises to prevent entry by rodents. Deploying of rodent trapping
device such as odorless glue boards and door-drop cages will help reduce the
population. Preventive and monitoring measures will be taken by placing
Rodenticide baits in tamper proof boxes at strategic locations.
Keep the premises clean, especially the kitchen,
as ants get attracted by food sources. Cover attracting substance tightly and
clean the furniture surface. Sweep the floor after meals, even little messes
can attract ants. Don’t allow moisture to accommodate on counters and other
surfaces as ants keep looking for water wherever they can find it and stay near
its sources.
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Treatment Inspection will be conducted to determine
possible entry/exit points, nesting area and affected areas. Preventive
application of residual insecticides is carried out at external areas,
surrounding premises to act as a barrier treatment. The use of gel baits is
recommended in sensitive areas, such as food preparation, storage and health
care facilities.
Preventive measures are the key to
successful control. It is easier to prevent a cockroach invasion than to
control an established population. The success of preventive measures requires
care, Planning and sustained effort. Cleanliness in the home and elimination of
favorable breeding sites, Proper sanitation of both indoors and outdoors
effectively limits cockroach populations.
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Treatment Inspection will be conducted to determine
possible harborage and nesting areas. Application of residual insecticides is
carried out at external areas, surrounding premises, gully traps. The use of
gel baits is recommended in sensitive areas, such as food preparation, storage
and health care facilities.
Termites, primarily subterranean species
cause a great amount of damage to structures than many other natural or
man–made catastrophes. These insects live in large subterranean colonies and
constantly forage for their primary food source, wood. Termites require both
moisture and wood (cellulose) to survive, and any accumulation of moisture and
wood around a structure will attract and sustain them.
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Treatment An inspection of the premises will be
carried out to detect any subterranean termite activities above ground. All
wooden structures such as doors and window frames, wooden wall panel, etc. will
be inspected. Areas those are potentially conducive for termites, i.e. areas of
leakages, humidity that caused by stacking of books, carton boxes, etc. will be
highlighted in our job sheet and made known to you. Spot treatment via
termiticide dust will be carried out in the event of active subterranean
termites found during the inspection.
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Housekeeping Recommendations: Spot Treatment alone for subterranean
termites is not sufficient. Good housekeeping practices need to be adopted.
These include the following: • Items are recommended to be stored inside
plastic containers instead of carton boxes which are cellulose-based (Food source for termites).
• Leakages found within the premises should
be rectified as soon as possible to deny termites and other pest activity for water source. •Seal
cracks in your foundation, patio, steps or masonry siding. •Ventilate humid crawl spaces.
