Why Mosquito Control is Important

How much fun is it to have a lunch outdoor with your family on a lovely summer day, but with swarms of pesky insects buzzing all around you? Of course, you will rather have the meal indoor, after all, the safety of your family comes first. Mosquitos are not only a nuisance; they can spell danger to your health. That’s why you should take every precaution to keep these small, pesky creatures miles away from yourself and your loved ones.

Mosquitoes: What are the Health Hazards?

Many consider mosquitoes as more than annoying pests—and how right they are? Mosquito and their bites cause itching and when you scratch the bitten skin, you open yourself to risk of bacterial infection. Apart from itching, other unwanted symptoms of mosquito bites include swelling and redness.

Some mosquitoes are the carrier of diseases, including some fatal ones. These pesky creatures can transmit dangerous diseases like malaria, Zika fever, chikungunya, and dengue, among others. Mosquitoes can spread dangerous diseases in pets too, such as the heartworm disease.

You can take certain measures to restrict mosquito population in and around your home. You can use insecticide in your front and back garden, especially before the rainy season, time of the year when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long sleeves as well as long pants when you go outdoors during monsoon months. Mosquitoes thrive in standing water. That’s why regularly inspect your property during rains to ensure there’s no standing water.  

Effective as these do-it-yourself mosquito control methods are, they alone may not suffice at times. If so, you must not hesitate to call on a reputable mosquito control Singapore agency.

When You Need Eco-Friendly Solutions

Even after you’ve taken all possible precautions, mosquitoes can make their presence felt in your garden, as well as inside your home.

Because it is not always possible to remove standing water from each and every location (like soil depression, pet water bowls, and outside drains), mosquitoes will still show up even after you’ve tried your absolute best to eradicate them from your property. This is when you need help with mosquito repellent in Singapore

Putting on spray:

• Spray your exposed parts or wherever these pesky, little creatures can land on.
• Apply a thin layer which lasts for about 3 to 6 hours
• If you want, apply and re-apply after tanning lotion. 

Go for all-natural mosquito control sprays, which are not harmful to the environment, however, If there’s anyone around you with asthma or propensity toward allergic reaction, take extra safety precautions to check beforehand.