Before we know it, spring will have arrived and with it the heat and the mosquitoes! We will hear its annoying buzzing again and suffer the annoying itch that cause their bites, one night if and another also if we do nothing to avoid it.
Fight mosquitoes at home to be able to sleep soundly it is possible; We just have to find the right solution. Some will tell you that biological and biochemical repellents are the most appropriate; other than modern electric mosquito control systems. Nowadays there are many ways to win the battle and in Bezzia We show them to you.
Before analyzing the different solutions, we must know that they exist complementary guidelines and routines to these solutions and that will help us keep mosquitoes out of our homes or at least not attract them unconsciously.
- Avoid dirt; an open trash can or a mountain of unwashed dishes can attract mosquitoes
- Avoid containers that accumulate stagnant water; they become possible breeding sites for mosquitoes.
- Treat your pets for fleas and ticks and keep them clean.
- Place mosquito nets on the windows that prevent their passage.
Types of mosquitoes
The main consequences of a mosquito bite are inflammation, itching and pain. However, they do not affect everyone equally, and more severe symptoms may occur. Avoid them in simple; just choose one of the anti-mosquito solutions that we propose today. Electrical, chemical or natural? The choice is up to you.
Electric mosquitoes
The advantage of electric mosquitoes compared to vaporized ones is that do not require chemicals to kill mosquitoes. They are therefore suitable for homes with babies, children or pets. Its operation is simple; Connected to electric current, they attract mosquitoes using ultraviolet light, ultrasound and / or by imitating the stimuli that attract them to us, and once trapped they kill them.
They represent the most innovative system and it will not be difficult for you to find devices of this type on the market. Some can be used both indoors and outdoors, and can also protect our garden. In addition, there are other characteristics that vary from one to another: size, radius of action and disposal system of insects; So it is convenient to read the details of both before deciding on one.
Vaporized mosquitoes
Vaporized mosquitoes have been and will continue to be part of our homes. They are not as effective as skin repellants and there is increasing resistance to them, but they are still the most popular. Liquid or pill, the truth is that the chances of a mosquito bite decrease.
Those of liquid format have a long acting; they can last up to 45 nights, keeping it on for ten hours each day. They also offer us another advantage: they do not require direct contact with the insecticide. The tablets are only effective for 12 hours and in small rooms; it is also essential to manipulate them with your hands.
Although they are effective, they are not recommended in places with poor ventilation and with people who have respiratory problems or allergies that affect the respiratory tract.
Natural homemade mosquitoes
Avoid chemical anti-mosquito products and prepare natural formulas it's possible. They are formulas that you can use in the form of an "air freshener" to repel mosquitoes from your home or directly on the skin to repel mosquitoes and prevent them from biting you.
What do you need? Neem vegetable oil, geranium essential oil, tea tree essential oil, lavender essential oil and an empty 30ml glass container to prepare the mixture. Once you have all the components, fill the empty glass container almost to the top with neem vegetable oil and then add 5 drops of geranium essential oil, 15 drops of tea tree essential oil and 15 drops of lavender essential oil.
You can apply this lotion directly on the skin or dilute it to use it as a spray and spray it in the room, on bedding or curtains. To do this, you will have to mix 20 drops of the previous mixture and 100 ml of lavender hydrolate.
You can also use a burner and citronella essential oil to repel mosquitoes
And you? What anti-mosquito system do you use in your home?