Proper disposal of durian skins will help reduce dengue cases. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GEORGE TOWN, Penang - With durian season fast approaching and dengue cases on the rise, a worrying connection can be made between the two.
“The problem arises when the skin is not properly disposed, as it can become a mosquito breeding ground due to its concave surface,” he said. He also proposed that the state agriculture department set up a shredding facility in durian orchards. “As they will be receiving their durian supplies from the orchards, it is just a matter of exchanging goods. They can work together as a team.
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