Mosquitoes are far from being my friends. I become restless when I see mosquitoes especially in the house. I cannot sleep when I know there is a mosquito somewhere flying and hiding away from us. Since my sister had to be hospitalized due to dengue three years ago along with my nephews who luckily were not admitted to the hospital since they recovered fast, I have if I may say become paranoid of mosquitoes. That was the time when DH was not at home since he was in a seminar somewhere for a few days and our DS was still months old then. I was one scared mother at that time. I was constantly on a look out then for any signs of mosquitoes in the house and around us. Until now I won’t be able to rest unless I know that the mosquitoes are dead or gone. Lest I know they are not carriers of any virus but how can I tell. I would constantly pray then that time that we will be spared and no one will be ever afflicted anymore.

So when I would do anything to keep mosquitoes out and away from us. We have an electric mosquito killer in DS room where we sleep and we fan the whole room every single night before going to sleep. I make sure there is no stagnant water around our place. That is where they hatch their eggs. The last thing we want is to let them reproduce and multiply. Here are some ways to prevent mosquitoes from multiplying, prevent them from biting you and to keep them out.

• Eliminate any still or stagnant water especially those that are uncovered or even those covered need to be replaced after a day or two.
• Buy an insecticide that will kill mosquito larvae in your pool or pond if you have one at home.
• Use insect repellent.
• Water should never stand or be stagnant for more than 3 days.
• Install or repair window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out.
• Avoid mosquitoes by staying indoors at dawn and dusk when they are most active.
• While outdoors, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Then there is also this fabric conditioner which claims to give you additional protection from mosquitoes by repelling them. It has said to lessen by at least thirty three percent the landings of mosquitoes on fabric or on your clothes. If you have additional tips on keeping mosquitoes out, just leave me a comment below. TIA!