Every year the twin cities go through a dengue season that, according to district health officials quoted by Dawn, starts in August and ends in November. Each season the health departments repeat the same advice: clean water containers, tanks and coolers regularly, because that is where the dengue mosquito breeds. The mosquito lays its eggs in clean, standing water, which means the risk is usually inside the home, not in the drain outside.
Where dengue mosquitoes breed at home
- Uncovered overhead and underground water tanks.
- Room coolers left with water after summer.
- Plant pots, trays and buckets on the roof or in the lawn.
- Old tyres, bottles and construction material holding rainwater.
- Blocked roof drains and AC drip trays.
A weekly ten-minute check
- Empty and scrub any container that holds water.
- Check that tank lids are closed and unbroken.
- Drain room coolers and store them dry.
- Clear roof drains and gutters.
- Turn over buckets, tubs and pots stored outside.
When to call professionals
- Water tank cleaning: if the tank has not been drained, scrubbed and disinfected in the last six months.
- Fumigation: if you see mosquitoes indoors in the daytime or a neighbour has had a dengue case.
- Repairs: broken tank lids, leaking pipes and standing water around the house.
Frequently asked questions
When is dengue season in Islamabad and Rawalpindi?
Dengue season in the twin cities usually runs from August to November, peaking after the monsoon while temperatures are still warm.
Where do dengue mosquitoes breed?
They breed in clean, standing water: uncovered water tanks, coolers, plant pots, buckets, tyres and blocked roof drains.
Does water tank cleaning help prevent dengue?
Yes. Health departments advise residents to clean tanks and water containers regularly. A covered, cleaned and disinfected tank removes one of the main breeding sites at home.
Is fumigation safe for children and pets?
Professional fumigation is safe when done correctly. Stay out of the treated rooms for the time the team advises, cover food and water, and ventilate before re-entering.
Does Muramat provide dengue spray and tank cleaning?
Yes. Muramat provides pest control and fumigation and water tank cleaning across Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
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