As mosquito -borne diseases are increased, mostly, dengue fever. This viral infection is spread by the bite of infected Aedes aespti mosquitoes, no longer limited to the outer puddle and open drains. It is crawling inside our homes, often concluded in places that we expect at least.

“Dengue is not just another seasonal fever – it can lead to serious complications such as internal bleeding, low platelet count, and even shocks, so it is not treated in time,” Dr. Shalmali Inamdar, advisor, physician and adult infectious diseases, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai. “The scary part is that most people do not feel that their homes can have a lot of mosquitoes that make them sick.”

Unlike night cutting malaria-drunken mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes are active during the day, especially before early morning and before sunset. What makes them especially difficult is their priority for clean, stable water, often found indoors. So when you are closing the windows at night, these mosquitoes can already buzz around your living room in the daylight.

Dr. Inmadar shared the top 5 indoor dengue hotspots, which you should address without delay:

1. Water storage container

In cities like Mumbai, water storage is common due to inconsistent supply. But open buckets, drums, or tanks can become the right mosquito nursery. “Always make sure that the water storage units are tightly covered,” Dr. The Inamdar says. “And they have a habit of cleaning them weekly. This mosquito breaks the reproductive cycle.”

2. Flower utensils and plant trays

While the houseplants add beauty to a room, the sauce under them often hold the remaining water. “Even one teaspoon stable water is enough to lay eggs for Aedes mosquitoes,” Dr. Inamdar has warned. “Empty these trains regularly or fill them with sand to absorb excess water.”

3. Air conditioner drip tray

AC units often have trays to collect condensation, and when ignored them, they can become hidden reproductive places. “This is one of the most unseen areas,” Dr. The Inamdar says. “Regularly check and drain of these trays, especially during the humid season.”

4. Water hold unused items

Old tires, buckets, utensils, or even children can collect rain water or spreads around toys. Dr. “Disclosure is important,” says Inamdar. “Get rid of anything that can catch water – even counting small amounts.”

5. Bathroom fixtures

Containers can easily stagnate water under moist corner, unused toilet bowls, or under the sink. “Flush toilets that are not often used and inspect every nook in your bathroom,” Dr. Recruit Inmadar. “Moisture spots are the right breeding areas.”

In addition to removing the breeding field, protect yourself with mosquito repellent, full-sleeved fabric and mesh at bedtime.

“Fighting dengue is not only about the treatment of symptoms,” Dr. Inamdars tell. “It is about prevention, awareness and community effort. Your home, if left uncontrolled, may be the initial point of an outbreak.”