The most effective ways to prevent mosquito bites are by controlling Mosquitos indoors and outdoors, using registered repellents, and wearing protective clothing.
Eliminating mosquitos breeding sites
To prevent mosquitoes from breeding, eliminate stagnant water bodies where they lay eggs. Regularly empty water-holding containers, such as air conditioner drainage tanks, flower pots. Use screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of your home. Using fans can also help keep mosquitoes away. Apply insect repellents as necessary to control mosquitoes around your home.
Personal protection against mosquito bites
To protect yourself from mosquito bites, consider the following measures: wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, and use mosquito repellants that may be applied on the skin.
Use repellents that have a valid registration (Hebrew). Use repellents as directed.
Awareness of mosquito activity
Mosquitoes are most active between dusk and dawn. Implement protective measures especially during these hours.
Combining measures
For optimal protection, use a combination of methods rather than relying on a single approach. For example, apply a mosquito repellant and wear a long-sleeved clothing .
Adapting protective measures
Choose your protective strategies based on your location and activities. Ensure all repellents are used according to the provided instructions and safety guidelines.
Use of registered repellents
During the repellent registration process that is in place in Israel and other countries, the exact composition of the repellent formulation (cream, spray, etc.), the manufacturing process, the active and inactive ingredients, toxicity, efficacy, and duration of efficacy are all examined.
It is possible to buy a lot of insect repellents around the world that have not been registered. On top of that, there are “recipes” for making natural insect repellents. Some of them may not meet quality standards because they were not put through a strict testing process; most of them only work for a short time and are only moderately effective.
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