Rising dengue in Latin America is a growing concern, with Brazil leading in reported cases. The World Health Organization has voiced concern about the trend, evident since 2023. With more than 370,000 cases in January 2024 alone, the need for an effective response is more urgent than ever.
Why is dengue hard to control?
Dengue poses unique challenges because it's urban and the mosquito that transmits it is active during the day. Global warming and phenomena like El Niño create ideal conditions for it to spread, raising the possibility of a health crisis, especially in countries such as Brazil, Paraguay, Colombia, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Effective control strategies
Fighting dengue requires comprehensive mosquito control. Four tactics are key: eliminate mosquito habitats, use structural barriers, control larvae and control adult mosquitoes.
1. Eliminate mosquito habitats
Prevention starts by keeping mosquitoes from laying eggs in standing water. Remove containers where they can breed, such as old tires, buckets and rain gutters, and recommend that residential clients keep pools clean.
2. Use structural barriers
Screens on windows and doors, sealing gaps in walls and bed nets are effective ways to prevent bites. Barriers are especially important to keep mosquitoes out of vulnerable areas, particularly in food processing plants.
3. Control mosquitoes at the larval stage
Controlling immature stages is essential to reduce the population. Larvicides are an effective tool to attack larvae in their breeding habitat before they become adults.
4. Control adult mosquitoes
EPA-registered pesticides are an effective option against outbreaks spread by adult mosquitoes. Ultra-low-volume (ULV) spraying, including aerial application, is a safe and efficient way to treat large areas.
How Rupipest helps in the fight against dengue
In this context, tools like Rupipest are essential. The software lets you keep a detailed record of how the pest evolves, manage your inventory of barriers and chemicals, and plan corrective actions efficiently.
With Rupipest you get better control of each control point and of the pest's evolution. In a crisis, it's important to have quality allies to face challenges in an orderly, efficient way.
To learn more, watch our RupiConversatorio on rational management of urban mosquito vectors on our YouTube channel (in Spanish).
