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Mosquito Bites: The final solution11/12/2021 Summer has finally arrived and it means longer and funnier days and a whole selection of cool activities to do with friends and family. Sadly, at this time of the year, due to high temperatures and humidity, some insects like mosquitoes take advantage of the weather and start biting people. The worst part of a mosquito bite is the annoying itchy red bumps, which is an immune system response to the mosquito’s saliva. That itching sensation can cause people to scratch their skin and cause minor injuries to the surface layer of the skin. Also, there are people that suffer from allergies to mosquito bite, so the little red bumps can become bigger and more annoying bumps that can be treated with medical treatment. If you want to get rid of mosquito bites, keep reading this article and enjoy summer! How to Know If I Got Bitten by a Mosquito? Mosquitoes bites produce different symptoms in people. However, we will mention the most common:
There are few tips people can follow after a mosquito bite, the number one rule is DO NOT scratch. When you get bitten by a mosquito, it’s hard not to scratch but if you do you will only agitate the venom and increase your histamine response, which will be even more itching. Homemade remedies not always work, there are a lot of antique recipes to treat mosquitoes bite but most of them only make it worse, this is our recommendation:
Prevention for Mosquitoes Bites Even though mosquitoes are harmless, they can spread diseases by biting, such as dengue and zika, most common in Latin America, these diseases can cause serious side effects. In order to avoid getting bitten by a mosquito, here are some prevention tips for you this summer. Dump out standing water near your home and inside you house Mosquitoes reproduce in 14 days in tiny water deposits, an old flower pot, a rain gutter or bird bath. If you have a pool, remember to drain the water when it’s not being used and clean it frequently. However, if there's a mountain near your house, treat it with a natural bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis. The bacteria kills mosquito larvae, but is harmless to people, plants and pets. Use mosquitoes repellent It’s proven that repellents with at least 20% of DEE is the best way to prevent mosquito bites. Also, components like picaridin, PMD, or IR3535 insecticide, which are all considered safe when used as directed. You have to make sure of not apply repellent near the eyes or mouth. Stay indoors during mosquitoes hours Mosquitoes bite at any time of the day but it’s at dusk and dawn their prime feeding times. We recommend that you stay indoors at those hours. However if you need to stay out, take precautions.
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Latest Tips To Get Rid of Flying Termites11/12/2021 Flying termites are one of the worst pest infestations home-owners have to deal with. Most known for destroying everything on their way, flying termites can be confused for normal termites, because flying termites are just normal termites that have reached the winged stage of their life. That’s why being able to differentiate them will help you to beat the infestation. These insects come in groups and usually go straight to light sources, due to their small size, they will come into your house through open windows or cracks. If you see one rounding your house it’s quite sure there is a colony nearby and you have to act immediately. Otherwise, if you see a bunch of termites getting out of your house, it means they are done in there, and your house is infested. If you suspect you are suffering from termites infestation, read this article to learn to get rid of flying termites effectively. Eliminate The Nests of Flying Termites One of the most effectives ways to get rid of termites is tracking the way down to their nests and exterminating them. Killing the whole colony will provide a long-lasting solution, if you kill both the wingless and the winged termites, you will ensure your house wealth for more time. When you witness a group of termites, follow them to discover where their nest is. Once you know where their colony is located you can just use supermarket chemical spray or just disinfectant, this way you will kill the present termites and the other will have no option other than looking for another place to build a new nest. Prepare Homemade Exterminator Spray If you’re not that bold to follow the flying termites all over your house, this homemade spray will also help you to get rid of them. This spray is made of peppermint oil, which kills flying termites by suffocating them. To prepare this aerosol you will need: peppermint oil, liquid soap, and water, mix all the ingredients very well in a plastic bottle. Then, spray this solution all over your house, or when you see flying termites. Trap The Flying Termites with Borax and Sugar Sweet drives insects crazy, and when it’s mixed with borax, which is highly poisonous for termites itself, you get an effective and fast way to kill flying termites on your property. Termites will not notice the borax smell due to the sugar, they will get infected and die rapidly. You will only need to mix equal parts of sugar and borax, add water until you get a thick consistency, this mix will act as toxic glue for termites. Put it in cardboard near the light or where termites are known to hang out. Perseverance will be the key with this technique to finally eliminate flying termites. Arsenic as a Flying Termites Exterminator Chemicals are also a fast way to get rid of termites. Arsenic is a strong poison for both humans and termites. When using Arsenic dust on flying termites, they will die instantly. Sprinkle Arsenic dust in your house and the flying termites will smell it and die, and then the other termites will come in contact with the dead ones, they will be killed. You must assure you can use Arsenic because it has certain restrictions depending on the area where you live. Besides all the methods we already mentioned, prevention is even more effective than using poison to kill termites. In order to prevent an infestation on your property, you can also:
With these easy tips, we assure you that flying termites will no longer be a problem in your home. Perseverance on exterminations methods and prevention will keep your house out of termites. |