Friends who moved recently to the DR tell me they have a major problem with mosquitos in their home. Since we don't have this problem where we live, I asked what they thought the reason was. They replied that the home next door has a very large swimming pool that is not being used or maintained and appears to them to be a breeding ground for mosquitos. The owners aren't their, the house is occupied by an elderly relative, the pool is green, water not circulating, and nothing being done about chemicals.
My question as to do with the potential for dengue fever. Birdbaths, empty pots or pans filled with water, etc., are usually mentioned as the type of standing water that is a breeding ground for dengue mosguitos. Since the pool they described is also standing water, even though very large, is there risk that it, too, can be a breeding ground?
If so, what can these neighbors do to protect themselves?
My question as to do with the potential for dengue fever. Birdbaths, empty pots or pans filled with water, etc., are usually mentioned as the type of standing water that is a breeding ground for dengue mosguitos. Since the pool they described is also standing water, even though very large, is there risk that it, too, can be a breeding ground?
If so, what can these neighbors do to protect themselves?