What are Vectors?
Vectors are living organisms that can transmit infectious pathogens between humans, or from animals to humans. Many of these vectors are bloodsucking insects, which ingest disease-producing microorganisms during a blood meal from an infected host (human or animal) and later transmit it into a new host, after the pathogen has replicated. Often, once a vector becomes infectious, they are capable of transmitting the pathogen for the rest of their life during each subsequent bite/blood meal.
Source : World Health Organization
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Read more on Pest Control from National Environment Agency ( NEA ) here
The 5 Vectors in Singapore as stipulated from NEA are
Mosquito, Cockroaches, Rodents . Flies and Fleas as they do transmit diseases. If not treated, they can be fatal to the life infected by it
MOSQUITOES
3 main types of mosquitoes found in Singapore
Aedes sp. , Anopheles sp. and Culex sp.
Different species carries different health risks.
They have different breeding habitats as well as different egg laying methods.
Consult our NEA qualified team for advise on effective mosquito control program now.
COCKROACHES
Having presence of cockroaches in your home of places of work could mean a problem with your sanitation standards or some have "piggy-back" into your premises during a delivery.
Cockroaches found in different part of a property signals a different sanitation problem. Omnipests' experts can help you.
Cockroaches have survived million of years in existence. Getting rid of them requires an in-depth study of their habitats
RODENTS
They multiply fast and they are hard to trap and eradicate.
Rodents are carrier of dreadful diseases such as Leptospirosis and also fleas feeding on their blood are health hazard to humans and pets dogs and cats.
Getting rid of rodents requires time after understanding the where they emerging from into your property.
Most rodents are neophobic and will avoid newly placed traps.
Trying to do more may hinder the process. Let Omnipests manage your rats problem for you.
FLIES
Creatures of filth and a threat to your well being.
Control of flies begin with understanding the types of flies found on your property.
Control of flying insects is a difficult problem as Singapore is densely built and food sources are abundance.
Deploying of mechanical light traps is a common and effective mechanism, along with recommendation by your vector control team on hygiene maintenance.
FLEAS
Getting rid of fleas is a difficult process due to the long lifecycle of a flea. Moderate to severe infestations will take months to control and require a four-step process for complete elimination.
In order to get rid of fleas in all stages of the life cycle, two or more follow-up treatments within 5-10 days after the first application are needed. Additionally, vacuuming and sanitation practices should be ongoing throughout this period to pick up all remaining eggs and juvenile fleas.