Fogging Against Dengue

Dengue is a disease caused by a Dengue Virus carried by a female mosquito called “Aedes Egypti”. This medical condition may lead to death if not treated.  Until now, there is no cure for dengue fever; it is only managed by addressing the presenting sign and symptoms.

COL Eric C Garchitorena MC, MAJ Ruben S Saliling VC and  CPT Arturo Santos VC

Nowadays, dengue cases not only reach its peak on rainy seasons but all year round. Aedes Egypti mosquitoes are day biters.  The peak of their biting activities happen during sunrise and dusk. These mosquitoes lay eggs on stagnant water, which may be present in our surroundings, be it our homes, schools, or places of work..

In order to prevent these mosquitoes carrying virus at Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command (AFPRESCOM) the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Support Group, 1^st Technical and Administrative Brigade, NCR Commanding Officer COL Eric C Garchitorena MC (GSC) donated 20 Liters eachof the Dynamaxx Enzymes (Dengue Buster) and Dynamaxx – 2 Enzymes (Pure Plant Extract Deodorizer).  

MSg Dexter O Tiu PA (R), MAJ Ruben Saliling VC and CPT Arturo Santos VC supervising the fogging of the AFPRESCOM grounds. 

This Dengue Buster solution was introduced by our Commanding Officer last January 2015 and had the approval of our AFPRESCOM Commander BGEN JOHNNY S MACANAS to use for fogging AFPRESCOM grounds. The fogging activity was supervised by of MAJ RUBEN T SALILING VC,   CPT Arturo Santos VC and MSG Dexter O Tiu PA (R ).

Aside from this activity, we should be aware and concerned with our surroundings. Be responsible. Clean your surroundings. As the old (but true) adage states, "Prevention is better than cure."

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Photo Credits: MSg Dexter O Tiu PA (Res) and Cpl Custodio B Punay Jr PA (Res)