There are over thousand species of mosquitoes that exist in the world and only a few spread diseases in humans. In Pakistan, the most common diseases caused by mosquitoes are malaria, and dengue fever. While, the diseases like chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile fever are restricted to some parts of the country. We all need to take care of our surroundings and must adopt essential preventive measures to keep you and your loved ones away from such lethal diseases caused by mosquito bites. Dengue/Mosquito spray is recommended 3 to 4 times especially in the seasons when there is a potential increase in mosquito growth. It will give a better and long-lasting result but don’t expect that 1-time spray will be enough to get rid of mosquitoes. The government also played an excellent role to control dengue by providing free door-to-door dengue spray services and by spreading awareness through media, seminars, banners, etc. Here is a brief guide to help you know some basic information about dengue spray and other self-prevention measures.
Mosquito spray guide
The dengue spray is effective to kill mosquitoes and controls their regrowth. For indoor, it is not necessary to use spray. Ask the service provider to spray outdoors including entry points, surfaces, drainage, etc. Using spray on grass or lawns is not long-lasting as dew eliminates the effect of spray immediately.
There are different mosquito sprays available in markets ranging from Rs 1000 to 8000 per packing. The companies providing mosquito/dengue spray services use a mixture of different sprays/ chemicals available in the market.
The locally manufactured sprays are best because all kinds of sprays usually last for 10 to 15 days no matter how expensive. So, local mosquito sprays are more effective, and reasonable, and you can top them up anytime to use again.
If you want to do spray on your own then check the dilution criteria properly to use the right ratio of spray.
Self-prevention measures to avoid mosquitoes
Dengue spray service is a good and effective option to get rid of mosquitoes. But remember that you can’t kill each mosquito in your home so taking care of self-prevention measures is also important. We see a relative increase in the growth of mosquitoes when the weather changes and usually during peak timings like sunrise and sunset. Here are some important things to take care of:
- Use mosquito repellents in your home. offices, or workplaces. The repellents come in different forms like coils, liquids, insect killer spray, etc.
- There are also repellents available in the market. You can use the repellents on your body to keep mosquitoes away from you when you are out or while doing work. They are available in the form of lotions, oils, and sprays. Never let your kids go out to play without using repellents.
- Use a mosquito protective net while sleeping especially for kids.
- Stagnant water is an ideal place for the growth of mosquitoes. Always cover water if stored for later use.
Remember that all kind of sprays have a life. Their longevity depends on weather conditions and the type of surfaces on which the spray is used on. So, try to remain self-engaged by taking care of yourself and your surroundings to avoid mosquitoes and their growth at home.
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