Mosquito Bite Prevention
Insect repellents such as Deet, mosquito nets, fly screens and insecticides are effective ways to prevent mosquito bites. However, there are a few other simple measures that can help prevent bites from mosquitoes and other potentially disease-carrying insects.
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A multi-pronged attack is the best defence against mosquitoes. Keep reading for some tips about how to prevent mosquito bites.
Cover up Your Arms and Legs
Prevent mosquito bites by keeping your skin covered up as much as possible. Wear trousers, long sleeved shirts and socks, and a hat. Don't forget vulnerable areas of the body such as your lower back and the back of your neck, which can sometimes become exposed unintentionally.
Mosquitoes can still bite through thin materials, so the thicker and tougher the fabric you are wearing, the better. It is thought that dark colours attract mosquitoes more than light colours because they retain more heat, so bear this in mind when deciding what to wear in a mosquito-infested area.
Insect repellent clothing is made from special material impregnated with insect repellent, and is ideal for wearing in places where there are high populations of biting insects.
Use Air Conditioning
Stay in air-conditioned rooms, and also use fans, as this will eliminate the need for windows and doors to be left open. Mosquitoes are not particularly keen on air breezes or cool temperatures, so this will help deter them from entering your room and reduce the chances of being bitten.
If there is no air conditioning, try placing a free-standing fan close to an open window. The air turbulence caused by the running fan will help to keep mosquitoes out. (Make sure there aren't any mosquitoes on the inside first because they definitely won't be leaving!)
Avoid Standing and Stagnant Water
Stay away from areas with standing or stagnant water, as these are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. At home, make sure water is cleared from gutters, paddling pools, birdbaths, wheelbarrows, buckets, flowerpots and other outdoor containers.
There is no point in encouraging the local mosquito population to thrive on your doorstep.
Avoid Wearing Perfume and Fragranced Toiletries
Everyone likes to smell nice, but unfortunately mosquitoes are more attracted to you if you do. Using fragranced products such as perfume, deodorant, body lotion, hairspray, soap, shower gel and make-up is thought to make people more attractive to mosquitoes, so use unscented toiletries to help prevent mosquito bites.