It is that time of the year when mosquitoes emerge as modern day vampires threatening us with a plethora of diseases. Dengue hemorrhagic fever, tends to affect children under 10 years of age which can cause abdominal pain, bleeding and affect the circulatory system. Prevention is always better than cure so we tell you some unusual but really useful ways to keep mosquitoes at bay
- Remove mosquito habitat: Reduce the mosquito habitat by removing standing water around your house in open tyres, containers and flower pots
- Mosquito App
There are dozens of free and paid apps for both iOS and Android users that claim to repel mosquitoes. YouTube has a “mosquito repellent” sound that goes on for 11 long hours. Plug-on ultrasonic devices called “Electronic mosquito repellents” or EMRs which, like the apps, claim to emit high-pitched sound, have been around for years.
- Bodyguard Patch
Bodyguard mosquito repellent patch is your personal bodyguard to protect you from mosquitoes – like all good vigilantes we don’t believe in killing and hence we use natural ingredients like citronella oil, Eucalyptus oil & other herbal extracts to repel the enemy – mosquitoes.
- Mosquito Repellent Wrist Band
A single mosquito bite is all it takes. These small bands are infused with botanical products such as citronella or peppermint oil, providing some protection against mosquitoes. You just have to simply clasp the bracelet to your wrist, and you’re protected from mosquitoes that want nothing more than causing harm to you.
- Dress smart
Most people think the dressing does not make any difference, but it really does. Dressing smartly helps you prevent the dengue virus from actually invading you through the helps of mosquitoes. Cover every inch of your body while going out in this season.
So if you believe a mosquito coil is not enough to protect you against the wrath of these flying little monsters, the above-listed armor will surely help you out.