They don’t let us sleep at night and can drive us crazy. Few people know that mosquitoes live not only outside, but also in our homes. Where do mosquitoes hide in the house? How to discourage them from visiting?
Where do mosquitoes hide in the house? Check where to look for mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are insects from the order Diptera. There are about 3,500 species of these insects in the world. They are small in size, only six millimeters long, and make a characteristic buzzing sound when flying. Females are smaller and have piercing-sucking mouthparts. They feed on the blood of people and animals, unlike males, whose food is plant nectar.
A dangerous insect has taken over Europe. The number of cases is still increasing – illustrative photo Soumyabrata Roy/Istock.com
If you are wondering where they hide in the house, you must know that these insects love dark and damp places, which is why they can often be found in nooks and crannies where they are not visible to the naked eye.
ADVICE! Mosquitoes most often hide in the corners of walls, curtains, behind furniture, under the ceiling and in cracks in the floors. It is worth looking for them in the bathroom, because the higher humidity in this room is extremely tempting for them.
What repels mosquitoes? Here are proven home remedies. They work better than store-bought liquids
Instead of using ready-made liquids or sprays, it is worth trying home remedies that repel mosquitoes. They are cheap and equally effective. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
- Repellent plants. Mosquitoes do not like the smell of catnip, mosquito net, mint, fennel, marigold, rosemary and lavender. Place these plants on the windowsill and they will stay away from your apartment.
- and garlic they will work similarly to the plants mentioned above. Mosquitoes cannot stand the smell of these vegetables, so if you cut them into slices, put them on a plate and put them under the window, they will definitely not fly into your apartment.
- Lemon by candlelight. Cut the lemon in half and place it next to the lit candle. Under the influence of heat, the citrus scent will become even more intense and discourage insects from staying nearby.
Source: Gazeta
Bruce is a talented author and journalist with a passion for entertainment . He currently works as a writer at the 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the industry.
