5 good habits that help fight dengue and chikungunya

Follow these tips to keep your home mosquito free.

By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | | Updated: November 24, 2017 11:59 am

It goes without saying that good habits can go a long way in helping you stay fit and disease free. The same rule applies when it comes to fighting dengue and chikungunya. You can prevent dengue and chikungunya by adopting a few good habits. Also Read - Another virus from China can spread disease in India: ICMR

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One of the common mistakes that most of us commit unknowingly is to leave buckets, water storage tanks, and matkas uncovered.It is better to cover any containers filled with water. Dengue and chikungunya mosquitoes can breed even in a teaspoon of water, hence make sure you throw away any excess water in the buckets or storage containers. It is a good idea to up turn these containers or turn these containers upside down when not in use to prevent breeding of mosquitos. (Find out common signs and symptoms of chikungunya)

Also, make sure your dust bin is covered 24X7 as open trash cans can attract mosquitoes.

Cover windows with netting or screening:

Make sure you cover windows and open doors with screens and/or nets. This will help in preventing mosquitoes from entering your house but also ensure proper ventilation, unlike keeping the doors and windows closed for long periods of time. Read more about the treatment of dengue fever.

Dengue/chikungunya mosquitoes usually can hide behind curtains and in dark corners of a room. Hence, check for the presence of mosquitoes at these places before you close doors and windows.To prevent mosquito bites, use household repellents like Good knight Activ + and Good knight Fast card.

Never let water stay in potted plants and AC/fridge trays:

If you have potted plants at home, then make sure you do not overwater these plants as excess water can act as a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Make sure you clean these plants from time to time and avoid keeping empty flower pots or indoor plants to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

Water collected in the cooler or AC and fridge trays should be emptied regularly to prevent dengue and chikungunya mosquitoes from breeding in your house.

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Use household mosquito repellents even during the day as you do in the night:

Yes, instead of using mosquito repellents only during evenings or at night, use it during the day as well, especially during the early hours of the day. Unlike the mosquitoes that cause malaria, dengue and chikungunya causing mosquitoes prefer biting during the day time. This does not mean that the mosquitoes do not bite at night. Hence, along with using mosquito repellent at night, switch it on and use it during the day as well – #SubahBoloGoodKnight.

Use personal mosquito repellent each time you step out of home

Using a personal mosquito repellent each time you step out of home is very important and this is one habit that you should cultivate. Good knight Fabric Roll-on personal repellent is a revolutionary product that is made of 100% natural oils and provides up to 8 hours of protection from mosquitoes outdoor. It is very easy to use, you have to just apply 4 dots on your clothes 1 on each arm sleeve and 1 on each leg. It has a key hook on its cap that makes it easy to carry with your bags, key rings or simply to hang near the door.So make sure your child has the protection of Good Knight Fabric Roll every time he/she steps out of the house

These measures will help you prevent mosquito bites and dengue. Do you have queries on dengue? Click here for answers on 33 FAQs about dengue.