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If your home is breeding ground for mosquitoes - of both dengue and non-dengue species - you will be fined $200, Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli announced on Sunday (Feb 28).
This was one of several enforcement actions, which included bringing forward the annual nationwide campaign Do The Mozzie Wipeout, Mr Masagos said will help to combat an expected spike in dengue cases this year.
Here's a handy guide to keep your home mosquito-free.
KNOW THE MOST COMMON BREEDING SPOTS
According to the National Environment Agency's (NEA) dengue website, four of the top five mosquito breeding habitats have remained the same from 2012 to 2014.
They are: domestic containers, flower pot plates/trays, ornamental containers and potted plants (hardened soil and plant axils). In 2014, the toilet bowl and cistern were ranked as the fifth most common breeding habitat.
PREVENTIVE ACTIONS TO TAKE
*Every day
*Every other day
*Once a week
*Once a month
This article was first published on The Straits Times.