How To Prevent Mosquito During Renovations

How To Prevent Mosquito During Renovations? Did you know mosquitos cause more fatalities than all other venomous and dangerous animals and insects in the world? A bite from this insect may predispose you to Malaria, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus, all of which are life-threatening if not life quality lowering diseases.

Given the health risks, mosquitos pose to us; one must get accurate facts, especially if one wants to start a renovation project in Singapore where Mosquitos are active throughout the year.

So if you are looking for tips on how to prevent mosquitos from swarming your house during a renovation project, then read on as I got you covered through this article. I will also provide you with 100% accurate answers to the FAQs about mosquitoes and renovation. Read on – How To Prevent Mosquito During Renovations:

Why are there more mosquitoes during a renovation?

Below are some of the reasons why there tends to be a ‘mosquito proliferation’ during renovation projects;

#1. Unemptied or full trash cans

During the renovation, there is a lot of garbage that is produced. All this trash is most often filled in trash cans before being disposed of at the end of the day or project.

Let’s face it; it’s almost impossible to empty your trash can after every 30 minutes, especially if you live in a city that has specific days set aside for collecting trash. Trash cans act as magnets to mosquitos. Thus the more filled trash cans you have around your home or property during a renovation, the more mosquitos you will have around you.

#2. Human odor

Have you ever wondered how a mosquito bites you even in the darkest rooms? Mosquitos don’t need eyes to locate you. All they need is to sense your odor (in the form of carbon dioxide that you produce when breathing out) to locate you and have a ‘satisfactory meal’ on your skin without your consent.

During a renovation, especially an extensive renovation, many people are involved. Thus, mosquitos will be attracted to these people’s odor and come in large numbers. Mosquitos can also locate humans through sweat and blood. According to research, mosquitos are more attracted to individuals with blood group O.

#3. An increase in a room(s) humidity due to wet walls

Almost all renovation projects in homes or commercial buildings lead to wet walls. Walls can become wet as a result of being cleaned by water or being coated with paint during renovation. Wet walls cause an increase in room(s) humidity.

Humidity is the amount of moisture present in the air. High humidity favors mosquitos’ activities. So, when the room humidity becomes high, mosquitos will be attracted to it in large numbers.

How to prevent mosquitoes during renovation

Below are some of the things you can do to mosquito-proof your home or building during renovation;

• Light mosquito repellant candles and place them strategically around your home during the renovation. Mosquitos dislike smoke, especially one with a repelling property. So, use this fact to bug these pesky bugs

• Place sticky traps near open windows and doors to trap mosquitos entering your home or building

• If you can’t empty your trash can regularly, please place the garbage in disposable paper and cover the trash can tightly with a lid

• Mosquitos are weak fliers and can’t withstand a fan’s forceful air. So, if you have a fan, switch it on and blow the mosquitos away. To save on electricity bill, only switch on the fan during the morning and evening hours; this is the time when mosquitos are active

• Don’t allow water or any other liquid to stagnate in your home or building. So continuously wipe spills and keep your sinks dry

• Use a quick dry paint to paint your walls

How to clean the home after renovation to kill mosquitoes

Clean your home with cleaning products that are specifically designed to kill mosquitos. You can also make a ‘mosquitocidal’ cleaning solution to clean your home and completely get rid of mosquitos after renovation.

Before you start cleaning your home, first spray a safe and environmentally safe pesticide in your home. Ensure that you put on a face mask when doing so. If you have kids around, please have them leave the house. Ensure that you also thoroughly clean your trash cans.

Tips to ease itchiness after mosquito bites

#1. Use household ingredients or kitchen products

Below are some of the household ingredients and kitchen products you can use to ease itchiness after a mosquito bite(s);

• Honey. This sweet substance contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, all of which work to reduce itchiness after a mosquito bite

• Apple cider vinegar. When applied to the skin, the antibacterial, antifungal, and antibacterial properties found in Apple cider vinegar aid in alleviating itchiness after a mosquito bite(s). use a clean cotton ball to apply it to the bite area evenly

• Fresh lime or lemon juice. You can either squeeze the juice out of the lemon and apply it to the bitten spot or rub it directly on the affected area

• Breakfast oatmeal paste. Oatmeal contains anti-itching properties, so applying it to the itchy spot will ease the itchiness

• Baking soda paste. In a clean bowl or container, mix baking soda with warm, clean water in a ratio of 1:1 to make a paste. Baking soda’s alkalinity property will help ease itchiness after mosquito bites

#2. Use over-the-counter anti-itch topical creams

Consider using Hydrocortisone cream or Calamine lotions to relieve itchiness caused by mosquito bites. Please ensure that you read and follow the instructions of the product you choose before use.

#3. Make a topical aspirin paste

Aspirin’s anti-inflammatory properties help soothe itchiness from a mosquito bite(s). Using mortar and crucible, crush an aspirin tablet and add pure water to it to make a paste. Gently apply it to the affected area. DO NOT use aspirin if you are allergic to it or if you have sensitive skin. It’s also important to note that aspirin can cause skin dryness, so use it cautiously.

#4. Rub Alcohol swabs on the affected area

You can use alcohol swabs to ease itchiness after mosquito bites temporarily. Methylated spirit, regular drinking alcohol dipped in a clean cotton ball, or cotton wool can be used as an alternative to alcohol swabs.

#5. Use regular flavored toothpaste or non-gel toothpaste

You can apply regular flavored toothpaste or non-gel toothpaste to the affected spot. Leave it for 2 to 3 hours before washing it off with cold water and mild soap. NEVER apply toothpaste to your face. Doing so may stimulate the oil glands in your face to produce more sebum, consequently predisposing you to acne.

#6. Rub or apply essential oil to the itchy spot

Below are some of the essential oils that have the properties of easing itchiness caused by mosquito bites;

• Tea tree
• Rosemary
• Peppermint
• Mint
• Lavender
• Eucalyptus
• Clary sage oil
• Citronella
• Chamomile
• Camphor
• Basil
• Aloe Vera

How To Prevent Mosquito During Renovations – Key takeaway

Human odors, unemptied trash cans, and high humidity in rooms due to wet paints are some of the reasons that cause mosquitos to swarm in during renovation.

To prevent mosquitos during renovation, please consider lighting mosquito-repellent candles, placing sticky traps near windows, and continuously wiping water and liquid spills to avoid leaving water stagnating on the floors. Make sure that you also keep your sinks dry.

Use environmentally friendly pesticides and mosquito repellent cleaning products to clean your home after renovation to kill mosquitos. You can apply an essential oil, baking soda paste, non-gel toothpaste, honey, lemon, or lime juice into the bite to ease itchiness after mosquito bites.

Applying anti-itch topical creams and rubbing the itchy spot with an alcohol swab are also effective ways to ease itchiness after mosquito bites.