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Lifestyle Desk – After the rains during the monsoon season, it is common for water to accumulate on the roof of the house, balcony, pots, coolers, old tires or nearby small and big places. Often people ignore it considering it normal, but this frozen water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Especially clean and stagnant water is favorable for the growth of Aedes mosquito, which can cause serious diseases like dengue.

Many people think that by staying indoors they are safe from mosquitoes and dengue. but it's not like that. Even going on the roof of the house for a while, sitting in the balcony, taking care of plants or going out after rain can be enough to come in contact with mosquitoes. Therefore, prevention should not be limited to just staying indoors, but it is also important to eliminate the places where mosquitoes breed in and around the house. Let us know about it in detail.

Dengue mosquito can breed even in clean water

The Aedes mosquito that spreads dengue often lays eggs in clean water stored in small containers around homes. Mosquitoes can start breeding if water remains stagnant for a few days on pot plates, buckets, broken utensils, old tyres, things kept on the roof, coolers and similar places. The special thing is that it does not require much water.

Do cleaning once a week

Take out some time at least once a week to remove accumulated water from the house. Empty and clean coolers, pots, plates, buckets, drums and other water containers thoroughly. Simply throwing water is not enough, as mosquito eggs may remain stuck to the surface of the container. Therefore, it is better to clean them by rubbing.

Also check the roof and balcony

During rains, there is a high possibility of water accumulation on the roof of the house. Do not allow water to accumulate in old cans, tyres, broken pots or other items kept on the roof. Keep cleaning the drainage drains from time to time, so that rain water does not stagnate.

Pay special attention to coolers and plants

Water remains accumulated in the cooler, hence its regular cleaning is necessary. If the cooler is not being used, do not allow water to accumulate in it. Similarly, avoid giving excessive water to the plants and do not allow water to accumulate in the plate kept under the pots.

Adopt these habits to avoid mosquitoes

Along with eliminating accumulated water, it is also important to protect the body from mosquito bites. Wear full sleeve clothes in the evening and morning, use nets on windows and doors of the house and adopt mosquito repellent measures as per need. Remember, prevention from dengue and malaria starts at home. After rain, if you see water pooling anywhere around, do not ignore it. A few minutes of caution can help prevent mosquito breeding and protect the entire family from the risk of disease.