Mosquitoes, creatures that existed 46 million years ago, have been bothering people, especially their blood-sucking "ability" is really annoying, but the survival ability of mosquitoes is very strong, and it has been reported that swatting a mosquito to death is equivalent to eliminating 800 "mosquito second generations"! Because a mosquito produces an average of 10 generations, and each generation has about 80 eggs.
With the arrival of summer, mosquitoes are also gradually rampant. So, what is the best way to get rid of mosquitoes? There are more than 2,000 species of mosquitoes in the world, and about 140 species on the mainland. Mosquitoes that can transmit diseases can be divided into three categories: one is called Anopheles mosquitoes, commonly known as malaria mosquitoes, which mainly transmit malaria. The other group is called Culex mosquitoes, which mainly transmit filariasis and Japanese encephalitis. The third group is called Aedes mosquito, which has black and white markings on its body, also known as black spots, and mainly transmits Japanese encephalitis and dengue fever.
As mosquitoes "buzz" around sleeping people's pillows, they rely on proximity sensors to sense temperature, humidity and the chemical composition of sweat. Therefore, female mosquitoes first bite people with high body temperature and sweating. Because people with high body temperature and sweating love to secrete odors that contain more amino acids, lactic acid and ammonia compounds, it is easy to attract mosquitoes.
1. Seal all food
As we all know, mosquitoes love food, whether raw or cooked, so we can put all the fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator, wrap the noodles in bags and seal them, and put the biscuits in an airtight biscuit box, so that we cut off the source of attraction to them.
2. Put the food to be thawed in the microwave
Many people have a habit of putting food that needs to be thawed directly on the kitchen counter, which is very easy to attract mosquitoes and breed more germs. Therefore, when you need to thaw food, putting it in the microwave can effectively avoid attracting mosquitoes, and it can be thawed faster and save time.
3. Clean frequently
After eating, don't throw the dishes and chopsticks directly into the sink and do it hastily, because unwashed milk cups or plates sticking to the noodle sauce can easily attract more mosquitoes, so be sure to wash them in time. And of course, don't forget to wash the crumbs that are spilled on tables and stovetops, because mosquitoes will attach to food wherever it is.
4. Potted plants need to be cautious
Most of us mistakenly think that putting rice washing water, bean dregs and kitchen waste in pots can form nutrients, and thus ignore that these things are the best breeding ground for mosquitoes. So what about it? Get rid of the old clothes and replace them with "new clothes", remove the top two feet of dirt, and replace them with new dirt from other gardens!
5. Clean the drainage groove
The dark and damp kitchen sink is also one of the favorite places for mosquitoes, especially the drain that has been used for a long time will accumulate a lot of dirt, which is very disgusting, which is simply a paradise for mosquitoes. So is there any way to quickly and effectively remove these disgusting dirt and thus prevent mosquitoes? Add a slice of lemon and a few drops of vegetable oil to you.
6. There are benefits to closing the screen window
Mosquitoes can get in through very small gaps, so even if you have screens and doors, be careful to seal them.
7. Cover the trash can
Place the plastic bag in the trash can with a lid and close its lid tightly. Don't leave the kitchen full of rubbish open, or the mosquitoes won't be polite to you.
(Source: Aiwei Talk)