World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20 every year. Although it is not possible to completely eliminate mosquitoes, careful hygiene practices can reduce their spread.
Malaria is an important mosquito-borne disease. Malaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes of the Anopheles genus. The main symptoms of malaria are intermittent fever, chills, headache, and muscle aches.
The patient with chills and fever will sweat profusely after a while. The fever will then subside, but the fever will return. In some cases, respiratory problems may also occur. Malaria can be fatal if left untreated.
Mosquito control is the mainstay of prevention, and it should be implemented at three levels. They are mosquito control, destruction of mosquito larvae, and self-protection from mosquito bites.
The first thing to do is to close all septic tanks and water storage tanks. Kerosene or other chemical solutions can be sprayed on open water bodies that are not used for drinking or bathing to kill the larvae that hatch from mosquito eggs.
Using mosquito nets is the best way to protect your child. A large net can be used above the bed. Mint is the best plant to keep mosquitoes away. Growing mint at home helps to keep mosquitoes and other insects away.
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