Employing pest controllers can keep you safe from dengue.

Services provided by Rentokil Pest Control:

Home inspection

- Trained personnel check for mosquito breeding up to twice a week

- 2,400 homes and offices checked between January and August this year

- Larvicide applied in breeding spots

- Indoor misting and outdoor fogging to kill adult mosquitoes

- Price of these services depends on home size and treatment frequency

Products offered by Rentokil:

Olyset Net curtain

Features:

- Coated with WHO-approved chemical to kill mosquitoes upon contact

- Can be customised to suit home decor

- Wide mesh size for good airflow

- Effective for five years even with repeated washing

- Cost: $50 per sq m.

Target

Features:

- Uses mimicry to lure adult mosquitoes

- Works in all weather

- No electricity supply needed

- Can be rented for outdoor functions

- Cost: $2,400 a year.