HEALTH EDUCATION III

MODULE 1

What’s D’ Buzz?

What this module is all about

Insects, rats and other pests are considered nuisances. They disturb people while
sleeping, eating, resting and working by creating noise, biting, destroying properties and
worst of all - transmit disease from one person to another.
Various diseases are spread by these pests either biologically or mechanically.
Malaria is a disease transmitted by the female anopheles mosquito through biological
means. The microbe undergoes changes inside its body before it is transmitted to a person
through biting. Flies and cockroaches may transfer diseases-causing microorganisms on
their feet, appendages, or by using their entire bodies as mechanical means.
This module emphasizes preventive measures that can be adapted in the homes to
eradicate insects, rats and pests and to ensure sanitation to prevent diseases that may
directly and indirectly affect the health of household members.

What you are expected to learn from this

module

At the end of this module, you shall have:

a. followed preventive measures to eradicate insects, rats and pests to
avoid the prevalence of diseases.
b. maintained sanitation in the house at all times to ensure a healthful
environment.
c. coordinated with both public and private health agencies for the
promotion of both personal and community health.
 How to learn from this module

1. This module is like a friend, you must take good care of it at all times.
2. Do not write anything on the module. You must have a notebook where you will
answer all the activities of all lessons in this module.
3. Before you go on reading the lessons, you must answer the PRETEST at the
beginning of the module. A POST TEST is also provided which you will answer after
reading the lessons and after doing all the activities. You may now begin.

PRETEST

Identification: Identify what is referred to in each item. Choose your answer from the list
below. Write letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

A. Insecticide F. Lice
B. Adulticide G. Proper waste disposal
C. Rodenticide H. Rats
D. Repellant I. Malaria
E. Larvicide J. Dengue

1. A chemical substance used to eradicate rodents.

2. These are small wingless insects which suck human blood for food.
3. This is one of the best ways of controlling flies.
4. These may be driven away by cleaning up pile of garbage and debris
5. Insecticide designated to destroy mature or adult forms of anthropods.
6. A disease caused by the bite of anopheles group of mosquitoes.
7. A chemical applied to the skin or clothing to avoid insects or pests.
8. Any chemical substance used for the destruction of insects.
9. It is used to destroy immature stages of anthropods.
10. A disease caused by the bites of Aedes mosquitoes.
from one person to another.

You may look to the key to corrections

Lesson 1

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST INSECTS, RATS,

AND PESTS THAT CAUSE DISEASES
Insects, rats and pests are carriers of diseases so its control and eradication is a
great responsibility of community members. It is quite impossible to eliminate them
totally but the best way we can do is to control and prevent them from multiplying.

Many diseases are spread through biological and mechanical means. Malaria is
transmitted through the bite of anopheles mosquito; H-fever and Dengue are spread
through the bite of Aedes egypti mosquitoes. This transmission is through biological
means.

Thypoid, dysentery, amoebiasis are spread through flies and other insects, while
bubonic plague and leptospirosis are spread by rats and rodents. This transmission is
through mechanical means.

Maintaining household sanitation must be practiced in order to avoid outbreaks of

diseases caused by insects, rats and pests. The areas where these pests abound must
always be kept clean.

INSECTS / PESTS

TRANSMITTERS OF
PREVENTION TREATMENT
DISEASE

MOSQUITOS Household sanitation Remove stinger by

FLEAS Elimination of sources scraping
BEDBUGS Screening with wire or Rub affected areas with
ANTS plastic netting repellant
SPIDERS Elimination of breeding For ticks, apply petroleum
BEES places jelly
ROACHES Use of trap Clean round and apply ice
pack
 RATS / RODENTS
These cannot be eliminated by clubbing or using a
mousetrap, although they can be a help too. You can destroy them by
poisoning. Zinc phosphide is a rat poison that can kill them quickly.

Activity 1 “FIND-AND-CHECK THE NUMBER”

Direction: Listed below are seven ways to avoid or kill rats. Identify them by putting a
check (9 ) mark after the number written in your notebook.

1. moth balls 6. larvicide

2. stick-on paper 7. mouse traps
3. remove trash pile 8. repellant
4. insecticide 9. deprivation food, food scraps
5. racumin powder 10. Zinc phosphide

You have just learned some preventive measures to eliminate rats. They are
physical, chemical, and environmental methods.

OTHER PESTS

Conflict between people and pests existed long time ago. These pests cause annoyance
and discomfort aside from being vectors or carrier of diseases.

Activity 2 “2 USE OR NOT 2 USE”

Direction: The following are ways to eradicate and minimize pests, they may be harmful
or useful to man. Write the word 2 USE if it is useful to man and the words NOT 2 USE
if it is harmful to man. Give 2 reasons each for your answer.

____________ 1. Use of insecticides

a. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
b. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.

____________ 2. Use of rodenticide

a. _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
b. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
_____________ 3. Use of repellant
a. ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
b. ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.

_____________ 4. Use of screened doors and windows

a. ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
b. ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.

Activity 3 “HOME SWEET HOME”

Direction: In this house, you will find the first letter of the words that refer to preventive
measures for pests. Read the clues for easier identification.
A = Insecticide designated to destroy mature or adult forms of anthropods

I = Any chemical substance use for destruction of insects.

L = Term for the destruction of immature stages of anthropods

R = Chemical applied to the skin or clothing to avoid the bite of insects and pests.

R = Use of chemical substance for the destruction of rats and rodents.

Lesson 2

MAINTENANCE OF CLEANLINESS IN THE HOUSE

Cleanliness is a good habit. No one of us would like to use an unflushed toilet.
No one of us would tolerate a neighbor spitting from the balcony. There can be no two
opinions about the regular visits of the garbage truck near our residences.

Are you familiar with the saying, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness?” When
everything in the house is clean and in order there is tranquility and peace just like when
we are at peace with God.

As a responsible member of your family, you can greatly help in the maintenance
of cleanliness by performing essential tasks at home and your surroundings.

Activity 1 “MARIO’S DILEMMA”

Mario is having a hard time cleaning his house. Can you help him? You may give
some tips to follow. Give at least two suggestions.
 How

A. Cleanliness in the Living Room D. Cleanliness in the Dining Room

1. __________________________ 1. ________________________

2. __________________________ 2. ________________________

B. Cleanliness in the Bedroom E. Cleanliness in the Kitchen

1. __________________________ 1. ________________________

2. __________________________ 2. ________________________

C. Cleanliness in the Bathroom F. Cleanliness in the Surroundings

1. __________________________ 1. ________________________

2. __________________________ 2. ________________________
Activity 2 “READ BETWEEN THE LINES”

Read the numbered paragraphs on how to control insects, rats and pests. Answer
the questions after these paragraphs by writing the number of the lines/statement in your
notebook.
1
Proper disposal of waste is the best means of controlling flies. 2 Food should be
properly covered. A fly swat or fly 3catcher can lessen the swarm of flies but these are not
4
enough to eradicate them totally.
5
Cockroaches have been shown to carry germs that 6caused cholera, tuberculosis and
dysentery. Garbage and 7 leftover foods must be properly disposed. Use insecticides 8to
eradicate cockroaches.
9
Fleas come into the house as uninvited guests.10They enter on dogs, cats, rats and
on human beings. If
11
fleas are in the house, cracks and crevices should be 12soaked with kerosene or soap
suds to eradicate them.
13
Lice are small wingless insects which suck human 14blood for food. Lice can be
eliminated by shampooing 15the hair. Vinegar and kerosene have also been found 16to be
effective against lice. These can easily be 17transferred through combs and hair brushes.
18
Bedbugs are not easily eradicated since they stay 19in their hiding places. Use an
insecticide for a spray and 20repeat several times to eradicate them totally.

Rats may be driven away by cleaning up 22piles of garbage and disks both
21

indoors and outdoors. 23Set traps and poisons in strategic locations and maintain 24them
even after you have stopped an infestation.
25
Pests can be controlled by applying pesticides. 26Use the right amount of
pesticide only in the areas specified 27on the labels. Keep them out of reach of 28children,
pets and livestocks.
29
Like other insects, mosquitoes lay their eggs 30in water. Malaria is a disease
carried by a mosquito 31 that belongs to the anopheles group. They are usually 32found in
running stream. Dengue fever is carried 33 by Aedes mosquitoes from one person to
another. They 34lay their eggs in breeding places such as flower vases, 35bottles and tin
cans with water. Screened doors and 36windows are great protection against mosquitoes.
Spraying 37insecticides and oil over swamps and stagnant water 38can help the mosquitoes
from breeding. Use of 39repellant on the skin is also effective. Always cover 40water
containers at home.
Questions

a. What are the 3 ways to control flies? Line(s) _____

b. What diseases are brought about by cockroaches? Line(s) _____
c. How do fleas enter the house? Line(s) _____
d. What are small wingless insects that suck the blood? Line(s) _____
e. How can you avoid bedbugs? Line(s) _____
f. What are you going to do to eradicate rats? Line(s) _____
g. When is the best time to use pesticides? Line(s) _____
h. Where do mosquitoes lay their eggs? Line(s) _____
i. What disease is brought about by the anopheles groupof mosquitoes? Line(s) _____
j. How are you going to protect your family from mosquito bites? Line(s) _____

Activity 3 “RESPONSIBILITY IN ACTION”

Direction: Complete the following IF-THEN statements.

1. If I will not clean the kitchen, then ________________________________________

2. If fleas enter my house, then _____________________________________________
3. If there is stagnant water in my surroundings, then ____________________________
4. If I have lice, then _____________________________________________________
5. If my friend is bitten by a rat, then ________________________________________
6. If my mother leaves food particles on the table, then ___________________________
_______________________________
7. If I will not spray insecticides, then ________________________________________
8. If my friend has dengue fever, then ________________________________________
9. If I protect my skin with repellant, then _____________________________________
10. If I always clean my bedroom, then _______________________________________
Lesson 3

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTH AGENCIES

CONCERNED WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH
Health promotion and protection is one of the responsibilities of every community
member. This can be realized through the help of various agencies, public and private,
civic and religious organizations in the community and in the whole country.

The Department of Health institutes responsibility for the protection and

maintenance of the nation’s health and has followed logical and scientific trends in
keeping its achievements and growth at par or similar with the rest of the world.

Let’s identify these agencies and their services rendered in keeping with the ideals
of primary health care.

Take a look at this mango tree. Its fruits represent some of these agencies. Let’s
do Activity 1.
Let’s Summarize

Lesson 1

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST INSECTS, RATS

AND PESTS THAT CAUSE DIEASES
Tell your friends that “An ounce of prevention, is better than a pound of cure.” It
applies in our lesson on preventive measures to eradicate insects, rats and pests to keep us
away from diseases.

Lesson 2

MAINTENANCE OF CLEANLINES IN ONE’S HOUSE

The saying, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”, clearly states the value of
cleanliness. The value of cleanliness must be internalized if we want to achieve a
healthful environment.

Lesson 3

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES

CONCERNED WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH
The health of a community is both the responsibilities of its leaders and members.
The government must be aware of its duties and responsibilities as far as the health of the
people is concerned. Even if private agencies or organizations help, still the government
must take the lead. Another saying fits this situation, “A Healthy Nation is a Wealthy
Nation.”
 POST TEST
Direction: Fill in the blanks. Rearrange the letters to get the correct answer.

_____________________ 1. (LLANTPEREP) A chemical applied to the skin on clothing

to avoid insects or pests.

____________________ 2. (ICEL) Small wingless insects that suck human blood for
food.

____________________ 3. (NGDEUE) Disease caused by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes.

____________________ 4. (CESNITIDECI) Any chemical substance used to destroy

insects

____________________ 5. (ATSR) Cleaning up the piles of garbage and debris will

drive these pests away.

____________________ 6. (DALUITICDE) Insecticide designated to destroy mature

forms of anthropods.

____________________ 7. (PRPORE AWTSE IDSOPSAL) This practice is the best

means of
controlling flies.

____________________ 8. (ORIEDINCTIDE) Chemical substance used to destroy rats

and rodents.

____________________ 9. (ALMARIA) Disease caused by the bite of anopheles group

of mosquitoes.

____________________ 10.(ALVRCIIDE) Way designated to destroy immature stages

of anthropods.
Key to Corrections

PRETEST

1. C 6. I
2. F 7. D
3. G 8. A
4. H 9. E
5. B 10. J

Lesson 1 Activity 1

1. stick-on-paper
2. remove to ash pile
3. racumin powder
4. larvicide
5. mouse trap
6. deprive of food / food scraps
7. zinc phosphide

Activity 3

1. Insecticide
2. Adulticide
3. Repellant
4. Larvicide
5. Rodenticide

Lesson 2 Activity 2

1. Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
2. Line 6
3. Line 10
4. Line 13
5. Line 20
6. Lines 22, 23, 24
7. Line 26
8. Lines 30, 34, 35
9. Line 31
10. Lines 36, 37, 39
Lesson 3 Activity 1

1. DOH
2. PHILHEALTH CARE
3. VOLUNTARY HEALTH AGENCIES
4. Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc.
5. Philippine National Red Cross
6. Barangay Health Centers
7. The Philippine Cancer Society
8. Philippine Mental Health Association
9. Hospital and Clinics

POST TEST

1. Repellant
2. Lice
3. Dengue
4. Insecticide
5. Rats
6. Adulticide
7. Proper Waste Disposal
8. Rodenticide
9. Malaria
10.Larvicide