Taking Out Mosquitoes Can Be Naturally Real for Home Safety Realization

Jul 20
09:06

2015

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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While most of us turn to chemical insecticides to kill mosquitoes, these chemical agents have been known to cause allergic reactions in some and are simply harmful for others. So with this, it is better to look up for natural options.

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The market is filled with tools and mosquito repellent products to kill or deter mosquitoes. You can however; kill mosquitoes by slapping them with a swatter,Taking Out Mosquitoes Can Be Naturally Real for Home Safety Realization Articles squishing them between a double-handed clap or flatten them with a rolled up a magazine or newspaper. But if you want to ensure you and your family stays bite-free then the most effective way is to use a chemical mosquito repellent.

It is recommended you use a chemical mosquito repellent containing 30-50% DEET for adults and products with a concentration of no more the 10-30% for children over 2 months of age. These chemical mosquito repellents are proven to be the most effective in keeping mosquitoes away from your skin.  If you are applying sunscreen, ensure you apply the mosquito repellent over the top not the other way around as sunscreens block the effects of chemicals.

If you live in a high mosquito area, it is recommended you use mosquito netting to protect infants less than 2 months from mosquito bites.  Chemical repellents are deemed dangerous for the health of the infants and should be avoided at all costs.  Mosquito netting is also beneficial if you like to sleep with the windows or doors open at night providing mosquitoes access.

Learning how to kill mosquitoes naturally is important beyond ensuring a comfortable backyard cookout. Mosquitoes present a health risk to everyone in the family – even Fido. Mosquito-borne diseases – which kill 1 million people worldwide every year – include malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis and, more commonly in the United States, West Nile Virus. Mosquitoes also carry heartworm, a life-threatening disease for dogs.

So, it's worth the effort to do proper pest control and kill mosquitoes around your house and to reduce your risk of getting bit. Here are some tips for mosquito control:

For a natural alternative,  you may want to use essential oil based repellents. You may also try to close entrypoints.

The first line of defense against mosquitos is to seal their point of entry. Mosquitos are most active in the early morning and early evening. They seek areas of still air because they are hampered by breezes. Close windows and doors on the side of your house which are opposite the breeze. Then try:

Don't give mosquitoes a nearby place to breed and a nearby place to hang out during the day. Reducing the number of mosquito breeding areas around your home will lower your risk of being bitten by a mosquito.If all natural control tend to be blurry, approach pros for the job, check out Auckland Pest Control to ensure reliable help needed