Mosquito Protection

Keep mosquitoes — and dengue — out of your Singapore home, with guides on repellents, breeding control, fogging and window screening.

Why mosquito control matters in Singapore

Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance here — the Aedes mosquito spreads dengue and Zika, and Singapore sees outbreaks during warmer, wetter months. Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, breed in surprisingly small amounts of stagnant water, and rarely fly far, which means most breeding happens in and around your own home.

Effective protection combines three things: removing breeding sites, stopping mosquitoes getting indoors, and using repellents when you're exposed.

Practical ways to keep mosquitoes out

  • Remove standing water weekly — plant-pot trays, pails, gully traps, vases and clogged gutters.
  • Screen your windows and doors with window insect screens so you can keep them open for airflow without letting mosquitoes in.
  • Use repellents with DEET or picaridin on exposed skin, especially around dawn and dusk.
  • Support fogging and inspections — a mosquito control service or fogging helps during an outbreak in your block or estate.

Our guides cover repellents, breeding control, fogging, homemade traps and window screening — so you can protect your home without relying on any single method.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to keep mosquitoes out of the house?

A combination works best: remove standing water where they breed, fit insect screens on windows and doors so you can keep them open safely, and use repellent when needed. Screens are the most reliable barrier for an open, naturally ventilated home.

When are mosquitoes most active in Singapore?

The Aedes mosquito, which spreads dengue, bites mainly during the day — particularly in the few hours after sunrise and before sunset. Some other species are more active at night.

Do mosquito coils and plug-ins work?

They can reduce biting in a small, enclosed space but offer limited protection in open or ventilated areas, and some people are sensitive to the smoke. Screening and repellents are more dependable.

How often should I check for mosquito breeding?

At least once a week. Aedes mosquitoes can breed in a capful of water, so tip out trays, pails and any container that collects rain, and scrub them to remove eggs.

Will insect screens stop dengue mosquitoes?

Screens won't remove breeding sites, but a well-fitted, fine mesh keeps Aedes and other mosquitoes from entering — letting you ventilate your home without bites, which is a key layer of protection during outbreaks.