Dengue fever is caused by a virus carried by Aedes mosquitoes. Country with tropical and sub-tropical climates is especially prone to Aedes. These mosquitoes are actually quite easy to spot with their white markings on its legs and body. In severe cases, Dengue can cause fatality. That is why it’s important we keep our house secure from Mosquito invasion!
So lets Dig in to 6 Tips on how to Prevent this annoying Pest
Water in Bedroom is a Big NO
As the place that we sleep and mostly dark it’s important we take special precautions so that mosquito can never bite us during sleep. One of the thing to keep in mind is make sure the room have no breeding ground for mosquito.
- Don’t keep unused water in containers.
- if your bedroom have water based plants, make sure to change the water occasionally, and use larvicide in them as repellent.
Put Plants that Mosquito Hate.
If you are someone who likes plants, then there are many options in this category as well. You can put some natural repellent like Lavender, Catnips, or Marigold. These type of Plants is quite beautiful plus smells good as well. Besides, waking up to the smells of lavender gives you a calming and refreshing feeling, lifting your spirits and making you feel peaceful and rejuvenated.
Clean Your Bedroom Regularly
Keep your bedroom clean and tidy. A Clean and tidy room will make mosquito less likely to have places to hide. Keep all the washed cloth inside cupboard. Fold your comforter once waking up, and avoid throwing dirty socks on the ground! Not only its a way to lessen up hiding space for insects, it’s also a good hygiene practice OK!
Installing Mosquito Screen
Installing Special Nets to prevent Insects. You can find many different Mosquito Screen at Lazada or Shopee platform where it can easily be attached within minutes. this is also more important if you did not installed air conditioner and keep the windows open all the time. Also you can pre-installed these type of insect repellent net during the renovation of your bedroom windows. As for your bedroom contractor to put the most suitable type that can complement your interior aesthetic.
Spray Mosquito Repellent
Also from time to time it is advisable to spray mosquito repellent to make sure there are no unwanted guess. Who knows one or two had sneak in while the window is opened, or during opening your bedroom door. You can opt to buy homemade brands with less chemicals, just make sure it is approved by health ministry.
Check your Cloth when Entering Bedroom
If you just come home from outdoor activities or picnics, make sure to check your cloth before entering. You certainly do not want some mosquito hanging on at your jeans or jackets right? Give your clothes a good shake and inspect them for any hidden pests
Hopefully you can incorporate some of these 6 tips into your Aedes prevention methods in the bedroom. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Until time, when we present more tips on housing interior and design.