Why

Dengue. Chikunguya. Zika. Aching bones, severe headache, high fevers, rash, even death. Spread by two species of the Aedes genus of mosquitoes, these illnesses are plaguing Caribbean populations. Eliminating their breeding grounds, standing water in particular, is the most affordable, sustainable and sensible way to stop the human infections. Yet, we let our drains clog, our roof gutters fill with leaves, our outfalls silt up, and we let open containers fill with water in our yards and garbage heaps. Yet, we hate when our drains overflow and it floods, we think garbage heaps are disgusting, and we certainly hate mosquito bites.

What

beataedes.com is a smart people centered approach to reduce flooding & improper storage of water, improve how we deal with garbage, and in the process stop zika, dengue & chikunguya infections. It’s a Caribbean project with four main components: 1. Social Media; 2. Mobile & Online Platform; 3. beataedes.com; 4. Local Solutions. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, & Pinterest will be used to advertise the endaedes movement and engage with persons in the Caribbean (living or traveling there) who are or should be concerned with mosquito breeding site. That means everyone. Who wants dengue or chikunguya?

Who

There are people who have zika, dengue and chikunguya in the Caribbean and they are using social media to share their experience, to get guidance on their care, and to learn about options for dealing with the problem. There are people who have lost love ones to dengue in the Caribbean and they are using social media to share their experiences and offer guidance to those currently experiencing it. They all remain individual & independent, except for those within their virtual circles who give support, provide advice & share their stories. To us, that’s a huge resource. The most important resource to endaedes, Caribbean people.
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Where

beataedes.com is the portal for sharing information and building a community of practice for properly managing mosquito breeding sites in the Caribbean region. It does extend beyond the virtual world. It must occur in your house, around your house, in your street, at your school, at your office, by the bar, in the park, at the hotel, by the river, at the restaurant. It must occur at your neighbor’s house, around your neighbor’s yard and so it must spread. It’s not a one time thing. It’s a lifestyle change to a better managed & better looking environment, and a better feeling you.
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