How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes: Advice on Repellents and Insecticides.


How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes: Advice on Repellents and Insecticides.

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How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes: Advice on Repellents and Insecticides.

Mosquito season is here, and that means it's time to think about protection. Mosquito bites are itchy, but they can also spread dangerous diseases.

To keep mosquitoes away, use insect repellents with DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. These ingredients are safe and effective when used as directed.

You can also protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and pants and avoiding outdoor activities at dusk and dawn. Removing standing water around your home can help reduce mosquito breeding grounds.

Scientists are working to understand how well different insecticides work against mosquitoes. They do this by testing how many mosquitoes die after being exposed to different chemicals.

Over time, mosquitoes can become resistant to insecticides, just like bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics. This is why it's important to use a variety of methods to control mosquitoes and prevent the spread of disease.


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What are some ways to protect yourself from mosquito bites?

To keep mosquitoes away, use insect repellents with DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. You can also protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and pants and avoiding outdoor activities at dusk and dawn.

How do scientists test the effectiveness of different insecticides against mosquitoes?

Scientists test how many mosquitoes die after being exposed to different chemicals to understand how well different insecticides work against mosquitoes.

Why is it important to use a variety of methods to control mosquitoes?

Over time, mosquitoes can become resistant to insecticides, just like bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics. This is why it's important to use a variety of methods to control mosquitoes and prevent the spread of disease.


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