Mosquitoes have always made life difficult for us. Their incessant buzzing and their bites ruin our evenings and, worse still, certain species can transmit diseases, such as tiger mosquitoes, an invasive species that arrived here in 2004. Their presence continues to increase, and it’s time to go on the counter-offensive ! These few tips will reveal effective strategies to repel these invaders and fully enjoy your time outdoors.
The first ramparts: your home and garden
These winged undesirables have a weak point: their dependence on stagnant water for reproduction. So review every nook and cranny, looking for anything that could retain water: cups under plants, abandoned ashtrays, forgotten decorative vases, or cluttered gutters. These stagnant water points are real mosquito nurseries. Fortunately, the secret weapon against these invaders is simple and accessible to everyone: routine!
So carefully empty these containers of stagnant water at least once a week. This innocuous gesture, repeated regularly, is a real blow to the mosquito reproduction cycle. Also remember to tightly cover any outdoor water tank (rainwater collection trays, etc.). Also don’t forget to clean your gutters often to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds for laying eggs.
Personal protection
Prevention is essential, but Protecting yourself directly from the attacks of these little beasts is even better. Even if you have made your house an impregnable fortress for mosquitoes, you will face them in any case.
A device that is not widely used here and yet very effective: the mosquito net. Especially around beds and rest areas, they constitute a formidable physical barrier against mosquitoes, especially for young children. Some are even impregnated with insecticide for even more effective protection.
Mosquitoes are sensitive to cold and drafts. Take advantage your fans and air conditioners to create a hostile environment for these flying insects. A flow of cool air can deter them from approaching.
Your clothes also play an important role. Opt for light, loose clothing, particularly during periods of intense mosquito activity, at sunrise and sunset. Cover your arms and legs to minimize surfaces exposed to bites.
Also don’t forget mosquito repellents, to apply to exposed areas of skin. Other solutions also exist, but should be used with caution: smoke coils (outdoor use required) and pyrethroid-based insecticides. If you feel like a handyman, you can even make yourself a mosquito trap, designed by the start-up LAMI. Sold on their official website, the trap construction plans are also available for free.
The fight against mosquitoes is also a real business, and we must know how to distinguish the false remedies that are sold to us as miraculous. Ultrasonic devices, bracelets, UV lamps, or repellent plants, these solutions have never really proven their effectiveness. With a few good habits and good tools, you can minimize the impact of these insects. All without falling into the traps of solutions promoted by aggressive marketing.
- First point to protect yourself from mosquitoes: protect your house so that it does not become a breeding ground.
- Also consider personal protection: suitable clothing, fans, mosquito nets, etc.
- Some solutions sold as effective are in no way effective.
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