Prolonged rainy weather not only causes inconvenience to daily activities, but also creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive.
Water stagnates everywhere, high humidity makes mosquitoes develop easily and carries the risk of spreading many dangerous diseases such as dengue fever, encephalitis, malaria... Therefore, proactively preventing mosquitoes during the rainy season becomes more urgent than ever.
According to medical experts, the first step to limit mosquitoes is to remove stagnant water holes around the home.
Basement trays, bottles, discarded tires, water trays, ornamental plant trays... are all ideal places for mosquitoes to lay eggs. It is necessary to clean, water water containers, replace bottle water, and water bottles for pets regularly.
If you are forced to contain water, release seven-color fish or use the correct laurel wreath chemicals.
In addition, keeping the living environment airy and clean is an important factor. The house needs to be cleaned and maintained, limiting dark and humid corners where mosquitoes often take shelter.
Windows and doors should be installed with mosquito nets to prevent mosquitoes from flying in. At night, sleeping on your stomach is a simple but highly effective measure.
In addition, people can use mosquito repellent products such as mosquito larvae, lemongrass essential oil, mosquito trap lights or essential oil stews.
However, it is necessary to choose safe products, avoid using high-concentration chemicals in closed spaces because they can easily irritate the respiratory tract, especially in young children.
Another important note is to wear long-sleeved, light-colored clothes when going out, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, when mosquitoes are active.
At the same time, you should apply mosquito repellent of clear origin, suitable for the skin to protect the body from bites.
During the rainy season, each family's mosquito awareness plays a decisive role in preventing the spread of the disease.
Small measures but implemented regularly and properly will contribute to creating a safe living environment, reducing the risk of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
