By Wei Ming
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Weekend Reset Reminder: Break Up Hardened Soil to Stop Aedes Breeding
Our Tampines Hub has shared a weekend health advisory reminding residents to break up hardened soil around their homes. When soil hardens, water can form tiny puddles in cracks and crevices, creating common breeding habitats for Aedes mosquitoes right at home.
Aedes mosquitoes can lay eggs in these damp areas, and their eggs can survive for months. The eggs hatch quickly when the soil is watered again, making regular maintenance essential for mosquito control.
The advisory encourages residents to make time during their weekend reset to loosen hardened soil and eliminate potential breeding spots. Residents can learn more about dengue prevention at go.gov.sg/2026-dp.