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You know that mosquitoes cause malaria. But, do you know that your home and surroundings can act as a potential breeding site for mosquitoes? Here are ten such places around you...
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Potted plants – Mosquitoes usually breed in the excess water in potted pots or empty flower pots. So make sure you do not over-water these plants and also clean the area regularly..
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Water tanks – Both outdoor and indoor tanks are perfect for mosquitoes to grow. Clean these tanks at least once in 15 days because mosquitoes have a 15-day breeding cycle.
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Cooler/ AC trays – The water collected in the cooler or AC trays might act as a breeding site for mosquitoes. If you are using one, empty them at regular intervals or clean the tray, even when you are not using them.
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Dustbin or trash can – Do you cover your trash can even when not in use? Well, uncovered dustbins attract mosquitoes and allow them to multiply. Throw your trash every day and clean the bin once a week.
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Buckets or pails – Even few drops of water in the bucket or a bucket filled with water that has not been used for many days can cause the mosquitoes to breed. So, if you are going anywhere, either cover it or empty the bucket.
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Open windows or door screens – Mosquitoes can enter your house through windows and door screens. And the only way to prevent their entry is to cover your window screens and doors with nets.
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Open drainage system – If you live in an area where there is an open drainage system, your risk of suffering from malaria is very high. As mosquitoes breed in such unhygienic places, you should stay away from them and take the matter to the concerned officials at the earliest.
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Uneven roads or surfaces – Water is logged in pits on the roads and also uneven surfaces in your surroundings, which acts as a breeding place for mosquitoes. Hence, it is important to clean your surrounding from time to time and spray insecticides or fumigants.
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Construction sites with water pooling – Common at construction sites, water pooling is one of the key reasons for rising number of cases of malaria. In case there are any such activities going around you, make sure there is proper disposal of waste and construction material to avoid mosquito breeding.
