Ways to Not Let bitten by mosquitoes

Jakarta, with erratic weather conditions like this, mosquitoes can easily be rampant. But there is a very natural way of telling that is furthest away from mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes should be shunned because these insects can carry diseases that threaten human life such as malaria and encephalitis.

But according to a recent survey conducted by OFF! Insect repellents, only 29 percent of people who claim to fear of mosquitoes due to health reasons. Interestingly, 60 percent of people claim to fear that makes the mosquito bites itch because it is not health effects.

Here are natural ways you can do to stay away from mosquitoes as reported from the Huffingtonpost, Monday (6/25/2012):

A. Avoid Dusk and Dawn

Most of the mosquito species bite their prey at night and early morning. So consider to enhance the protection of themselves or remain in the home at these times.

But Joseph Conlon, experts at the American Mosquito Control entolomogi Association warned that other species are also biting at other times. "Whenever you are always in the daily menu of mosquitoes," he explained.

2. Eat Garlic

Garlic has long been rumored to repel mosquitoes, but there are not many studies that support the claim. Garlic does have some health benefits thanks to antioxidants called allicin which serves to smell and taste.

Pure garlic oil when applied to the skin will be able to repel mosquitoes for about 20 minutes but the smell is quite pungent.

3. Serai

A small study in 2002 found that the mosquito repellent made from lemon grass can prevent you from mosquito bites for 20 minutes or less.

4. A single candle burns

According to Conlon, you can use citronella candles or torches for patio decorating because they smoke will make the mosquitoes away, Conlon said.

5. Covering the skin with clothing Long

CDC recommends that you wear long-sleeved shirt, pants, hats and shoes that are closed to cover the edges of your skin is exposed.

"Any exposed skin looks attractive to mosquitoes, '" said Conlon.

6. Vitamin B

According to the Mayo Clinic, taking doses of 75-150 milligrams of vitamin B-1 (thiamine) per day can slightly alter your scent that makes the mosquitoes away, but research on this is not conclusive.

7. Throw away the water that's not Used

Any pool or puddle of water around the house or yard that you can quickly become a place for mosquitoes to thrive.

Mayo Clinic also recommends that you clogged roof gutters, emptying the pool of children, replacing the bath water in a bird cage every week and make sure rainwater does not collect in garbage cans, flower pots or other unused containers.

8. Stay Close to Fans

"The mosquitoes were bad fliers," said Dave Shetlar, an associate professor of urban landscape entomology from Ohio State University.

Therefore, hold yourself to a fan in the ceiling of the porch or have a restaurant.

9. Insect Killer Get rid of tools / Bug Zapper

Electronic equipment to repel insects were more susceptible to insects such as moths greater, rather than mosquitoes, Conlon said.

In fact, a professor of entomology from the University of Delaware published a study in 1996 which showed that of 14,000 insects killed by insect killer six tools in one summer, only 31 flies were killed. While 2000 of them beneficial insects to keep pests and the other is not a dangerous species.

Moreover, mosquitoes are more interested in the dim light so that mosquitoes will not close the tool.

10. White Wood Oil Lemon

Consumer Reports recommends the CDC and other outlets of this product as "a very good mosquito repellent" with a 40 percent concentration will ward off mosquitoes and ticks.

However, this product is not recommended for children under 3 years of age although this does not mean because of toxicity, but children under 3 is adequately protected by other means such as proper dress the children, he said.