<s>[INST] Where do the mosquitoes breed? [/INST] The mosquitoes thrive in areas close to human population (urban areas).

The dengue mosquito lays its eggs in water-filled containers inside the house and surrounding areas of dwellings (this includes non-used bottles, containers, discarded waste, tyres etc… which hold water).

The eggs hatch when in contact with water. Eggs can withstand very dry conditions and survive for months. Female mosquitoes lay dozens of eggs up to 5 times during their lifetime.

Adult mosquitoes “usually” rest indoors in dark areas (closets, under beds, behind curtains). Here it is protected from wind, rain and most predators, which increases its life expectancy and the probability that it will live long enough to pick up a virus from one person and pass it on to the next. Source: WHO. Link: https://www.who.int/vietnam/news/feature-stories/detail/dengue---questions-and-answers. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: Dengue </s>