In a world where everyone is worried about spraying a lot of chemicals around because of how it may impact the world; pests become an even bigger problem. Mosquitoes are a primary concern, especially since they are able to carry diseases. Is there a balance to it? Is there a sustainable eco-friendly solution to mosquito control?
The Problem with Mosquitoes
There are several diseases that we have already proven come from getting bit by mosquitoes. A bite from them can spread malaria, West Nile, Dengue, yellow fever, filariasis, Zika, and many more. It seems that every area of the world has had to deal with an outbreak of diseases at some point in time that can be traced back to the insects that attack you by biting. This is because they come into contact with your blood and animal blood. They then leave you and come into contact with another person. Therefore, it is important that you protect yourself, but you do not want to always spray chemicals on your body or to treat your property to keep them away from you. This makes everything more complicated.
A Safer Way to Handle Mosquitoes
If you are looking for a way to naturally get rid of mosquitoes, you are not alone. You can put effort into cleaning up your property to eliminate places where they may breed. This means eliminating standing water areas, dead leaves, and more. If you still do not achieve the desired results, you can either stay inside during peak mosquito hours or change up your wardrobe to include mosquito proof clothing. There are also natural sprays that can repel mosquitoes that many say can work. If you want you can also plant mosquito repelling plants, to further the health of the world that we live in. Either way, you are going to come out ahead of the game. You will not have to spray on the DEET containing repellents, or any other chemicals that may harm the environment. It simply depends on what you are willing to do in your area to keep mosquitoes from crossing your path too often.
If Mosquitoes Do Bite
Mosquitoes do still manage to bite occasionally. When they do, you have to worry about what it may be spreading your way. To protect yourself, you must wash the bite with soap and water. This may also help to soothe it, but will not get rid of the itch completely. Therefore, you should put anti itch cream or Calamine lotion on the bite to help stop the itching that will inevitably happen. If that does not help enough, you can put an ice pack on it, which will also give relief. Rarely, people may have a reaction that goes beyond itching. This happens mostly if you are bitten several times. The reactions may then include dizziness or feeling sick. If you have children, explain that mosquitoes are bad, and they should tell you about itchy, red, spots that appear on them. Tell them that it has to be washed and treated to prevent it from making them sick. You may also want to encourage them to stay indoors during the early morning or evening hours.