{"id":8807,"date":"2017-05-24T10:41:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T02:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/?p=8807"},"modified":"2024-09-29T09:59:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T01:59:06","slug":"effective-mosquito-repelling-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Are mosquitoes driving you crazy? Here are 9 affordable, yet effective methods to solve your mosquito problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night, itching all over from a million mosquito bites?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing is as pesky as having a home full of mosquitoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do they cause an intense itching sensation that we\u2019re all familiar with, but these blood-sucking pests also carry an abomination of viruses like Dengue and Zika.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some effective methods on how you can keep these bothering pests away, and best of all, they don&#8217;t involve smoky mosquito coils, or harmful mosquito sprays. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac72d8f4ef02\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac72d8f4ef02\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#1_Place_some_mosquito-repellent_plants_in_your_home\" >1. \u00a0Place some mosquito-repellent plants in your home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#2_Mosquito_traps\" >2. Mosquito traps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#3_Mosquito_screens\" >3. Mosquito screens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#4_Mosquito_net\" >4. Mosquito net<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#5_Natural_mosquito_sprays\" >5. Natural mosquito sprays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#6_Anti-mosquito_wall_paint\" >6. Anti-mosquito wall paint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#7_Mosquito_dunksbits\" >7. Mosquito dunks\/bits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#8_Breed_natural_mosquito_predators\" >8. Breed natural mosquito predators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/effective-mosquito-repelling-methods\/#9_Destroy_breeding_sites\" >9. Destroy breeding sites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Place_some_mosquito-repellent_plants_in_your_home\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. \u00a0Place some mosquito-repellent plants in your home<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8821\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18580189_695522673972924_4055609198090649600_n.jpg\" alt=\"Marigold has a musky smell that mosquito hates! Source: instagram.com\/takuma_510\" width=\"1080\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18580189_695522673972924_4055609198090649600_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18580189_695522673972924_4055609198090649600_n-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18580189_695522673972924_4055609198090649600_n-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18580189_695522673972924_4055609198090649600_n-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18580189_695522673972924_4055609198090649600_n-214x160.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/18580189_695522673972924_4055609198090649600_n-696x521.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marigold has a musky smell that mosquito hates! Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/takuma_510\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">instagram.com\/takuma_510<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">au naturel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> way of repelling these pests without resorting to DEET-based products (which are potentially hazardous), what\u2019s more natural than mother nature itself?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from their ayurvedic and medicinal purposes, lavender, marigold, lemongrass and rosemary are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/7-mosquito-repellent-plants\/?hlid=54h2yY\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some of the many pleasant-smelling plants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can repel mosquitoes with their own unique natural scents. Though these plants are generally adored by humans, they are despised by mosquitoes!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito-repelling plants are effective as well, catnip for instance, is scientifically proven to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2001\/08\/010828075659.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 times more effective than DEET<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grow these floras at your balcony, garden or porch to inject a touch of greenery and colours to your home. You can also make your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/2565\/homemade-bug-spray\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY mosquito repellent recipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consisting of either a combination of herbs or essential oils like lemongrass, rosemary and eucalyptus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mosquito_traps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Mosquito traps<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8808\" style=\"width: 737px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mymat-3_26675.jpg\" alt=\"MyMAT consists of simple components. Source: medical-apparatus.com.my\" width=\"737\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mymat-3_26675.jpg 737w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mymat-3_26675-218x146.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mymat-3_26675-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mymat-3_26675-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mymat-3_26675-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MyMAT consists of simple components. Source: medical-apparatus.com.my<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/insectcop.net\/what-attracts-mosquitoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquitoes are attracted by things like dark clothing, heat, or carbon dioxide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Commercial mosquito traps take advantage of this to attract mosquitoes away from humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many mosquito traps in the market. And depending on its features, they may vary in price, may need to be plugged in or charged, or may need to be replenished with chemicals or water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a locally made mosquito autocidal trap known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/6-inspiring-stories-amazing-mothers-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyMAT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> claims to be odourless, does not require electricity, and traps mosquitoes harmlessly. On the other hand, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosquitomagnet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito Magnet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used outdoors, and has been shown to reduce mosquito populations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mosquito_screens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Mosquito screens<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8816\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8816 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170317-WA0010-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Mosquito screen. Source: family screen protect\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170317-WA0010-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170317-WA0010-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170317-WA0010-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170317-WA0010-120x160.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170317-WA0010-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170317-WA0010.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/family-screen-protect\">family screen protect<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most effective ways of keeping mosquitoes away is also one of the most common ones around &#8211; mosquito screens.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito screens are made of thin metal gauze and are handy at keeping out mosquitoes, as well as flies, ticks, moths and spiders.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to fit on windows and doors, there are customisable as well as DIY versions, both of which can be easily found in hardware stores or online for relatively affordable prices. DIY versions usually have magnetic stickers that can be removable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mosquito_net\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Mosquito net<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8809\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8809\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/17663270_362515330810989_1499871844700782592_n-640x800.jpg\" alt=\"Mosquito net over the bed. Source: instagram.com\/everythangotres\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/17663270_362515330810989_1499871844700782592_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/17663270_362515330810989_1499871844700782592_n-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/17663270_362515330810989_1499871844700782592_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/17663270_362515330810989_1499871844700782592_n-128x160.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/17663270_362515330810989_1499871844700782592_n-696x870.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/17663270_362515330810989_1499871844700782592_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mosquito net over the bed. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/everythangotres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">instagram.com\/everythangotres<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like mosquito screens, a mosquito net is designed to provide protection from flying insects when sleeping. Usually hung from the ceiling, there are also mosquito nets that are portable which make it convenient to bring around.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opt for a mosquito net that is spacious enough so that you have enough room to sleep without coming in contact with them, and if you want an extra protective barrier, you can treat the nets with insecticide, which kills mosquitoes upon contact.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also mosquito nets that can be hung over baby cribs if you want to protect your babies!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Natural_mosquito_sprays\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Natural mosquito sprays<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8817\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8817 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TheMosi-guardNaturalInsectRepellentrange-1000x681.jpg\" alt=\"Source: mosi-guard.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TheMosi-guardNaturalInsectRepellentrange.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TheMosi-guardNaturalInsectRepellentrange-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TheMosi-guardNaturalInsectRepellentrange-441x300.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TheMosi-guardNaturalInsectRepellentrange-235x160.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TheMosi-guardNaturalInsectRepellentrange-696x474.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosi-guard.com\/articles\/new-look-for-mosi-guard-naturals-20th-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mosi-guard.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While aerosol sprays, coils and mats are all widely available and affordable methods of dealing with mosquitoes, they\u2019re not exactly the most effective method because <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-2282969\/Mosquitoes-immune-popular-insect-repellant-Deet-experts-warn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mosquitoes can build a natural immunity towards insecticides like DEET<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus let\u2019s not also forget about the toxic effects and health risks that aerosol sprays, mosquito mats and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cameronwebb.wordpress.com\/tag\/do-mosquito-coils-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mosquito coils<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can bring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019re not a fan of DEET-based products and the toxic effects that it can bring, there are less harmful sprays that use natural, plant-based compounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These natural sprays usually contain essential oils like lemon eucalyptus, tea tree, lemongrass and lavender and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are more effective than DEET<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Anti-mosquito_wall_paint\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Anti-mosquito wall paint<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8568\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8568\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8568 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/THUMBNAIL_Fotolia_117177466_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg\" alt=\"Source: Mims.com\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/THUMBNAIL_Fotolia_117177466_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/THUMBNAIL_Fotolia_117177466_Subscription_Monthly_M-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/THUMBNAIL_Fotolia_117177466_Subscription_Monthly_M-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/THUMBNAIL_Fotolia_117177466_Subscription_Monthly_M-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/THUMBNAIL_Fotolia_117177466_Subscription_Monthly_M-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/today.mims.com\/topic\/town-in-singapore-to-use-mosquito-repellent-paint-as-vector-control-method\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mims.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only recently available to the market, anti-mosquito wall paints contain permethrin, a common insecticide that affects the nervous system of insects to make their bites useless. When bugs like mosquitoes and spiders rest on walls, the permethrin contained inside the paint will disrupt the nervous system of these pests, disabling their bites to make them harmless. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though mosquito paints are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewarehouse.atkc.com.my\/paint\/c-kansaipaint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slightly pricier than conventional paints<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it does an excellent job of making sure that your mosquito problems are a thing of the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you\u2019re intent on destroying these pests instead of repelling them, there are also wall paints that have contact <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.themalaymailonline.com\/malaysia\/article\/anti-mosquito-paint-offers-hope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insecticide to kill mosquitoes once they come in contact with walls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Mosquito_dunksbits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Mosquito dunks\/bits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8811\" style=\"width: 897px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8811 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mosquito-dunk-floating7514.jpg\" alt=\"Mosquito dunks is an effective and safe way of eliminating larvae. Source: eartheasy.com\" width=\"897\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mosquito-dunk-floating7514.jpg 897w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mosquito-dunk-floating7514-207x150.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mosquito-dunk-floating7514-415x300.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mosquito-dunk-floating7514-221x160.jpg 221w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/mosquito-dunk-floating7514-696x504.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mosquito dunks is an effective and safe way of eliminating larvae. Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/eartheasy.com\/mosquito-dunks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eartheasy.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a few areas around your home that hold stagnant water, chances are that these are breeding grounds for mosquito larvae. You might want to look into mosquito dunks as a long-term way of solving your problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito dunks are made out of Bti, a natural biological larvicide that specifically attacks mosquito at their larvae stage, destroying them before they have a chance to grow into adults. They come in the form of pellets or briquettes and are \u201cdunk\u201d into water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re effective and affordable (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mosquitodunks.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they start from RM30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) way of getting rid of larvae naturally. Best of all, they\u2019re completely safe towards humans, pets and any other animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Breed_natural_mosquito_predators\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Breed natural mosquito predators<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8813\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/frog-pool-eleaner-bentall.jpg\" alt=\"You can make DIY frog houses with materials like clay plant pots or mugs. Source: rspb.org.uk\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/frog-pool-eleaner-bentall.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/frog-pool-eleaner-bentall-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/frog-pool-eleaner-bentall-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/frog-pool-eleaner-bentall-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/frog-pool-eleaner-bentall-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can make DIY frog houses with materials like clay plant pots or mugs. Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/community\/placestovisit\/lochofkinnordy\/b\/lochofkinnordy-blog\/archive\/2013\/07\/06\/hedgehog-hobbit-houses-buzzing-bungalows-mammal-maisonettes-and-amphibian-apartments.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rspb.org.uk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another natural method of reducing the mosquito population at home is to make them part of the food chain for natural predators. Fishes, birds, lizards and frogs are some animals that consider mosquitoes as gourmet delicacies.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you could breed fishes if you have an outdoor pond or invite frogs to your home by making miniature homes in your garden using easily obtainable materials like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/explore\/frog-house\/?lp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clay plant pots, mugs, bricks or even tin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Destroy_breeding_sites\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Destroy breeding sites<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8823\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8823\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_287917007.jpg\" alt=\"Don't forget to trim the bushes in your garden.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_287917007.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_287917007-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_287917007-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_287917007-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_287917007-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t forget to trim the bushes in your garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last but not least, it\u2019s important to make routine checks both inside and outside your property. Be sure to dump anything that can hold stagnant water, unclog your drains to ensure that water is flowing smoothly, remove any mosquito breeding sites, and also don\u2019t forget to also trim wild weeds and bushes so that mosquitoes can\u2019t hide in them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquitoes are naturally attracted to dark places, so make sure that you keep your house well lighted or at the very least, restrict a number of dark places so that mosquitoes can\u2019t gather. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night, itching all over from a million mosquito bites? 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