Summer in Buenos Aires often brings with it a persistent problem: the massive proliferation of mosquitoes.
With the arrival of summer, it is common to see more of these insects in the environment.
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The strong rains who whipped the AMBA and the Buenos Aires province In recent weeks they caused innumerable destruction, material losses and brought with them an innumerable amount of mosquitoes.
A lot of neighbors informed the authorities about an overwhelming presence of these insects,both in their homes and on the streets, which made the situation worse. The combination of the stormthe high temperatures and the humiditydeveloped the ideal conditions for its proliferation.
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Summer: tips to avoid mosquitoes
This invasionmust be prevented, since in addition to its logical discomfort, there is a potential risk for the healthsince the possibility of contracting diseases as the yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya. Luckily, there are many ways to prevent them and possible solutions that can counteract their effects.
- Apply repellent of insects in the exposed skinespecially in areas where mosquitoes usually bite.
- Have clothing that covers most of the body It will reduce the areas of exposure to bites, taking into account that in summer it is complicated by high temperatures, a tip could be to avoid muscular t-shirts.
- Mosquitoes are usually most active at dawn and dusk. Try to limit exposure during these hours.
- Mosquitoes are weak flyers. Maintain a constant air flow with fans or air conditioning It can hinder their flight and reduce their presence in indoor areas.
- In cases of severe infestations, consider hire professional fumigation services to eliminate mosquitoes effectively.
- Empty and clean containers where stagnant water may accumulatesuch as pots, tires, and plates under plants.
- It is essential implementation of mosquito nets on doors and windowsin addition to the use of sprays, spirals and tablets.
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Mosquito trap
Another homemade option to scare away or repel mosquitoes can be the traps. We tell you how to make one:
- We cut a bottle of plastic about 10 centimeters below the cap, right at the point where the container begins to widen.
- We turn to the upper sectionwith the neck facing down, so that it fits at the base of the bottle. We leave a fair space between the mouth and the previously prepared liquid, so that the mosquitoes can enter and become trapped in the mixture.
- We seal both sections of the bottle with adhesive tape.
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