PETALING JAYA, Nov 1 – A total of 22 containers serving as breeding sites for Aedes mosquitoes were discovered during an inspection operation in the vicinity of Jalan PJS 10, an area identified as a dengue hotspot.
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) said the breeding site inspection involved house-to-house checks to detect and eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding grounds.
The inspections were conducted in the terrace housing areas around Jalan PJS 10/7A, 10/7B, 10/12, 10/14, and 10/16.
"The inspection results show that 146 houses were successfully accessed, 329 houses were found closed, nine were vacant, and the occupants of nine other houses did not cooperate."
"Identified breeding sites included flowerpot saucers, buckets, trash cans, paint buckets, water tanks, and plastic containers holding stagnant water," the statement read.
Following these findings, the MBPJ has intensified dengue control efforts to eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding sites and reduce the risk of an outbreak in the area.
The local authority also urged residents to cooperate with personnel during inspections to ensure preventive measures are implemented effectively.
The public is advised to dedicate at least 10 minutes each week to inspecting their residential premises and eliminating any water reservoir that could serve as a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes.
