Mosquito bites are deadlier than most people consider them to be. With diseases like Zika virus and malaria running on a high, mosquito prevention and protection is taking primary focus. With the onset of monsoon, new parents are also worried about how to protect their infants from these pests.

So here are 5 easy tips to follow to keep your babies safe and secure from mosquitoes especially in this rainy season:

1. Dressed for prevention:

One of the easiest ways to make sure your baby is safe is to make them wear appropriate clothing. Dresses that cover them from head to toe and do not leave any open gaps are the best ones to go for. This is a tricky situation as babies easily feel hot and uncomfortable. So ensure you dress them in good quality cotton wear that is well covered and protects them from these pests.

2. Bringing out the nets:

An alternative to layering clothing is to invest in some prop up mosquito nets for babies. These are netted tents that can be placed over the baby while he/she sleeps. One thing to keep in mind is always to opt for a little larger-than-necessary tent for the baby. By doing so, even if the baby moves around in sleep, the tent will remain intact. Invest in a good quality mosquito tent that still allows for the free flow of air and still keeps the mosquitoes away from the baby.

3. Checking on the surroundings:

For a mosquito free home, clean and hygienic surroundings in the neighbourhood are essential. Uncovered and unclean drains and puddles are the areas that majorly act as the breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects. By ensuring these drains are not open and there are no other stagnant water settlements in the surroundings of your home, you are one step closer to mosquito prevention.

4. Re-thinking openings at home:  

Openings like doors and windows are the paths through which most mosquitoes enter homes. Meshes and net covers for these windows and doors will be an ideal measure in keeping out these pests. Everyone is all too familiar with the evening drill of closing all the windows and doors but unfortunately this also blocks out the pleasant evening breeze. A meshed and netted window/door will give you the option of getting fresh breeze without the disturbance of mosquitoes.

5. Clean Indoors:

The best mosquito repellent is to keep your interiors completely neat and clean. A study reveals that the most common place in the house where mosquitoes breed in large numbers is the kitchen. Your kitchen, therefore, must be given the most attention and kept neat and clean every day. This not only keeps away mosquitoes but also helps in avoiding any foul kitchen odors.

Although these precautionary measures work well in protecting your children from these annoying pests, the best solution in getting rid of them is to avail pest control services. These services will not only extricate any presence of mosquitoes, they will also negate any opportunity for mosquitoes to breed at home in the future. To ensure the maximum safety from mosquitoes for your children, residential pest control services is the way to go!

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