How to live without mosquitoes: the 7 most effective tricks so they don't invade your home

They not only disturb sleep and cause annoying hives.

By biting, they transmit dangerous diseases such as

, which is now worrying again.

To stay safe, living in a

home  is key.

And the good news is that

, even at this time of year when they seem unstoppable.

Although the idea of ​​eradicating mosquitoes is often seen associated on television with colorful

, to keep these bugs away it is not necessary for someone to spray the garden with insecticides.

Something like this, in fact, would be of

since those chemicals only kill the adult specimens, but

or larvae.

In a matter of hours, then, the mosquitoes will multiply and bite again.

What is really effective, according to experts, is that each neighbor puts into practice a battery of simple and mostly free

 . 

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, easily recognizable by having small white spots on its body and legs.

Photo: File.

Why mosquitoes love our homes

Manuel Espinosa, head of the Department of Mosquito-borne Diseases of the Mundo Sano Foundation, told

that the mosquito that should worry us the most is the

, as it is the transmitter of dengue,

and

.

"In Buenos Aires the

are registered

and

or June, although prevention measures should always be maintained," he considered.

The biologist explained that, contrary to popular belief, the Aedes aegypti is an

and

mosquito .

"

mainly. In patios, gardens and balconies, or even inside houses and apartments."

Why do mosquitoes insist on settling in our homes?

According to Espinosa, because they usually find

:

• Blood sources

  to be able to produce eggs: that is, human beings to bite.

• Cool

  and refrigerated environments to take refuge from extreme heat, which would kill them out in the open.

• Containers and places with

  still water to lay their eggs and reproduce.

"We tend to leave a lot of

out in the open without realizing that, when they get wet, they become

. Any water tank that lasts at least

 will be a breeding ground," he said.

Mosquitoes attach their eggs to the walls of any container that collects water.

Photo: EFE.

The 7 most effective measures to live without mosquitoes at home

Taking this into account, the specialists from Mundo Sano and the National Ministry of Health recommend:

1. Eliminate objects and containers that collect water

.

Large and small, inside the house and in patios, pools, balconies and terraces.

From cans, open bottles, buckets and drums to

, old appliances and pieces of plastic or canvas.

If they cannot be ruled out, they should at least be

,

and controlled so that they do not accumulate water.

2. Clean often everything that collects water

.

For containers that cannot be eliminated, empty them

 and wash them with detergent, 

with a sponge or brush to remove any mosquito eggs that may be attached.

It is key to do this with

,

, pet

and air conditioner water collectors.

3. Check the drains

.

So that they do not become breeding grounds, it is best to cover them with 

.

Or 

 through the grate once or twice a week to kill eggs and larvae.

4. Do not neglect the pools

.

So that mosquitoes do not lay eggs on its edges, it is key 

daily to the water, as well as filter it.

And at the end of the summer, prevent them from accumulating rainwater.

Canvas pools must be disassembled, cleaned, dried and stored indoors until next year.

If not well maintained, canvas pools can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Photo: Guillermo Rodríguez Adami.

5. Attention to gutters

.

You have to check that they are always clear, just like the rain drains from the

.

Many times they are blocked by leaves and branches that fall from the trees, and puddles are generated that mosquitoes will use to reproduce.

6. Alert the neighbors

.

Eliminating Aedes aegypti mosquitoes is not an individual task, but a community one, since it is enough for a house to have breeding sites for these mosquitoes to quickly reach the rest of the houses on the block.

Therefore, another preventive measure is

those who live nearby to take the same preventive measures.

7. Place physical barriers

.

Although all of the above will greatly reduce the number of mosquitoes in the area, some may remain.

Like the Aedes albifasciatus, which do not transmit dengue but manage to nest in simple puddles of rainwater.

For this reason, it will also be useful to install

on all 

.

Enclosures with mosquito nets, an effective solution.

Photo: File.

What else can be done to prevent mosquito bites and dengue

-

.

If possible, if the temperature allows it,

.

-

.

Especially while you are outdoors, and reapplying it when necessary.

The most widespread are those based on DEET, a chemical that should be used sparingly.

As an alternative, there are products with non-toxic natural substances, such as citronella oil.

-

.

If mosquitoes have entered the home, resorting to

 will help protect a bedroom at night.

And the 

 will serve to repel mosquitoes in well-ventilated places.

-

.

Ideal for the night, placing mosquito nets over beds and cribs will prevent mosquitoes from biting those who sleep inside.

Repellents, keys to being outdoors without suffering bites.

Photo Silvana Boemo/File.

Do I have dengue?

What are the symptoms and how to act

Dengue generates

in people  accompanied by conditions such as 

,

, nausea and vomiting, intense fatigue, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite and skin rashes.

When these symptoms appear, the first recommendation is

with painkillers or fever reducers, as this could inhibit the symptoms.

The indication is 

 or go to the guard of a health center as soon as possible.

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