Dengue prevention — 10 tips to stay safe from the disease
mosquitoes are known to bite humans during the day and their most common breeding grounds are man made containers with stagnant water. Therefore, it is advisable to not have any stagnant water around your home. Remember to clean out empty flower pots and not to over water potted plants. If the container that contains water cannot be emptied, remember to cover it well when not in use.
Tip # 2:Since your mother is already ill with dengue, try to not let mosquitoes bite her or others in the house. This will only lead to the
Tip # 3:Turn over empty pails and buckets, so that they do not collect excess water.
Tip # 4:Use mosquito repellents regularly. Apply it well on all exposed areas, during the day as well as at night.
Tip # 5:Make sure your window and door screens do not have any holes. If so, block those areas properly to eliminate mosquitoes.
Tip # 6:Always sleep under a mosquito net.
Tip # 7:If you use a cooler remember to empty out and clean the water tray regularly, even when not in use.
Tip # 8:Always cover your trash can when not in use.
Tip # 9:A natural method to keep mosquitoes at bay is to plant
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