Eliminating mosquitoes is a top concern for families, especially those with young children. With the simple and environmentally friendly methods outlined below, you can quickly get rid of these disease-causing insects that transmit dengue fever and help prevent the Zika virus in just 10 minutes.
2 Minutes on the Balcony
Start from the balcony or patio. Use a small stick to gently poke the flower pots and bushes. Mosquitoes will fly out, and you can lightly spray them with Raid. If mosquitoes are present, they will fall to the ground. To prevent mosquitoes from breeding in this area, place a small basin with soapy water. When mosquitoes land to lay their eggs, the eggs will be destroyed by the alkaline solution in the basin.
One Minute in the Living Room
Mosquitoes often hide in the corners of the TV cabinet, under the sofa, or cling to the curtains. Regularly spray insect repellent in these nooks. In addition to sprays, you can also use a mosquito diffuser; the scent emitted will keep mosquitoes away from your home. If you have flowers in the room, regularly change their water by moving them to the kitchen.
3 Minutes in the Kitchen
You should open the cupboard doors and kitchen shelves, as there’s a high chance mosquitoes are hiding there. When changing the water in the flower vase, pay attention to see if any mosquitoes fly out. If they do, light an incense stick to repel mosquitoes and place it in the corner of the room so your family won’t get bitten while eating together. Additionally, for some hard-to-reach areas in the kitchen filled with items, use a mosquito spray 1-2 times a week to ensure mosquitoes have no space to hide.
One Minute in the Bathroom
Spraying a little grapefruit, lemongrass, mint, or eucalyptus essential oil around the walls not only helps eliminate odors in the bathroom but also repels mosquitoes. If you have a washing machine in the bathroom, quickly load the dirty laundry into the machine and remember to close the lid to prevent mosquitoes from flying in and hiding.
3 Minutes in the Bedroom
Open the wardrobe and lightly wave your hand to see if any mosquitoes flew in overnight. Plug in the vacuum cleaner and focus on the corners of the workspace, under the bed, and in the wardrobe corners; if there are any mosquitoes, they will be vacuumed up. Then, plug in a mosquito diffuser in the corner of the room. Additionally, if you have children, besides ensuring they wear long-sleeved clothing and sleep under a mosquito net even during the day, you can also apply a little mosquito repellent cream to protect them from bites while sleeping or playing.
