They are on the rise again… Mosquitoes. Have you already been punctured? We share some tips to keep mosquitoes away.
There are certain factors that cause one person to get punctured while another is unaffected. About 1 in 5 people is a 'mosquito magnet'. Among other things, it determines how attractive you are to mosquitoes:your body odor and how much CO2 you emit. Read more about what makes you attractive to mosquitoes.
There are some smells that mosquitoes don't like. Lemon is the best known, but mosquitoes don't like marigold, lavender, geraniums and basil either. Time for a plant at home? In addition, avoid odors that mosquitoes like, such as sweet perfumes and shower gels.
It helps to cover your skin. Especially during the hours when mosquitoes are most active:before sunrise and around dusk. Do not sleep naked at night, but cover your skin to protect yourself against mosquitoes.
By placing screens on the windows and doors in the house, you prevent mosquitoes from entering. You can also hang a mosquito net over your bed. Order your mosquito net online.
Mosquitoes love standing water, for example in buckets or pots. Remove these mosquito magnets from your garden.
Mosquitoes love the smell of sweat. Take a shower before going to sleep.
Mosquitoes don't like wind. They are so small and light that they are difficult to fly in the wind. Switching on a fan can therefore keep mosquitoes away. Compare different fans with each other.
It has not been scientifically proven, but for some people taking a vitamin B supplement helps. Do you take vitamin B and have you noticed it already?
Stung anyway? This is why scratching a mosquito bite feels so good.
Presley Roozenburg
