Jul 13, 2024, 07:50 PM IST
Empty and Clean: Regularly empty and clean any containers that can hold water, such as flower pots, planters, old tires, buckets, and even bottle caps. Don't let water become stagnant!
Cover Water Storage: Keep all water storage containers like drums, tanks, and cisterns tightly sealed with lids. This prevents mosquitoes from laying eggs inside.
Repellent Power: Apply a safe and effective mosquito repellent that contains DEET (at least 20% for adults, 10% for children), picaridin, or IR3535 to exposed skin. Remember to reapply as directed on the product label.
Cover Up: Wear protective clothing, especially during peak mosquito biting times (dawn and dusk).
Screen It Out: Install well-fitting screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
Net Benefits: If you sleep in an area without air conditioning or proper screening, use mosquito nets treated with permethrin (safe for humans but deadly for mosquitoes) over your bed.
Indoor Defense: Regularly empty indoor trash cans and keep your living space clean and clutter-free.
Air It Out: Good air circulation discourages stagnant air where mosquitoes love to linger.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports