Mosquitoes send us into quite a tizzy.
By the time its evening you shut the doors and windows, pull down your screens
and turn on your mosquito mats to keep mosquitoes at bay. There is a big reason
to be scared of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes may be small in size but the risk they
pose to our health is huge. They are carriers of diseases like Dengue, Malaria, Filaria,
Chikungunya etc. All these diseases wreak havoc on our system. In extreme
cases people have died of Dengue as
well. Who would have thought one small pesky insect can cause so much trouble?
What are the best practices one can
inculcate to get mosquito protection?
All you need to do is take a little precaution. By ensuring that your locality
is clean and not a breeding ground for mosquitoes is the first step you need to
take. Make sure there are no pools of stagnant water anywhere. Because stagnant
water attracts mosquitoes and this is their favourite breeding ground.
If you are stepping out of the house
towards dusk then ensure that you use mosquito repellent to get mosquito
protection and avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes. You can apply a thin
film on your clothes as well to prevent the mosquitoes from biting. There are a
range of mosquito repellents you can
choose from.
If you aren’t too comfortable using mosquito repellents you get in stores,
you can use natural mosquito repellents
as well.
Certain plants are excellent natural mosquito repellents. If you plant them at the entrance of your home
or place them around your windows, it will repel the mosquitoes and prevent
them from entering your home. Marigold, Catnip, lemongrass are just some
examples.
You can also make natural mosquito repellents from these plants. The only drawback is
that the effects of natural repellents don’t last too long and you have to
reapply frequently!
There are plenty of brands that are
launching mosquito repellents that
natural. Dabur Ododmos is one such brand. It has come out with Odomos natural.
It gives you 100 percent protection from mosquitoes for up to 12 hours. It
doesn’t knock out or kill mosquitoes but masks your body odour which attracts
the mosquitoes. It comes in two variants. Odomos
Naturals with the goodness of Citronella and Aloe Vera and Odomos Naturals Rose
with the goodness of rose.
For your convenience it comes in gel, lotion,
cream and spray and it is so safe that you can use it on your little ones
without any worry.
No matter how you choose to do it, with
these tips you will be able to get mosquito protection for yourself and your
family!
Don’t let a small mosquito get you and
your family down. Take all the precautions you need to, to protect yourself
from mosquitoes!
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