Summer fun is just around the corner as classes wrap-up and
both kids and parents look forward to the school holidays. This means trips to
the beach, vacations in the provinces, or simply just more days playing
outdoors to enjoy the carefree season.
There’s one risk, however, that we should look out for this summer:
dengue-carrying mosquitoes. We should take steps to prevent a potentially fatal
dengue infection from ruining summer for us and our loved ones.
Dengue is already a year-round disease in the Philippines.
And in the summer, we tend to spend more time outdoors, wear thinner clothing,
and expose more skin because of the heat. This makes us an easier target for
dengue-carrying mosquitoes that bite during the day (mosquito species A.
albopictus) and during the night (A. aegypti).
Both of these species of dengue-carrying mosquitoes are present outdoors
and indoors, increasing the risk of dengue infection for everyone.
To have a dengue-free summer, especially for the kids, here
are a few reminders on prevention:
Put screens over windows and install screen doors. Screens on windows and screen doors will keep
dengue-carrying mosquitoes out while still allowing us to open the doors and
windows of our home so it won’t be so hot on summer days and nights.
Keep the house and its immediate surroundings clean. With
the kids home from school, their active playtime hours will eventually tend to
create a mess. Teach them to clean up after their activities because
accumulated mess creates hiding places for mosquitoes. Better yet, do a general
cleaning of the house this summer. Get rid of junk and unusable items, or give
away or sell (i.e. do a garage sale) excess possessions that only clutter the
house. Throw out stagnant water and other objects that may tend to retain
stagnant water. Keep reserve water containers covered.
Wear long-sleeved clothing when possible—or use insect
repellent. If wearing long-sleeves and
long pants are neither practical nor comfortable, your next option is to use
insect repellent lotions or sprays on your skin. Remember that you may need to
re-apply insect repellent because outdoor activities this summer will cause you
to sweat and this may cause some of the insect repellent to come off. Apply
insect repellent again after you’ve finished swimming at the beach or the pool.
Use home insecticide sprays to kill mosquitoes. There is now
an especially formulated insecticide spray that effectively kills
dengue-carrying mosquitoes—and without the irritating smell. ZAP AK
(All-Knockdown) Mosquito Killer has a water-based formulation with a fast
knockdown action against mosquitoes in the home and kills them quickly. It
performs faster and more effectively than other brands, while also offering
great value for money.
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Protect your home from dengue and other potentially
fatal mosquito-borne disease this summer. Keep surroundings clean inside and
outside the house. Get rid of stagnant water sources. Put screens on doors and
windows. Wear long-sleeved clothes or pants when practical. Use
insect-repellent lotion. Spray ZAP Multi-Insect Killer for effective, quick
knockdown action against mosquitoes and other insect pests. ZAP kills harmful
insects and keeps your family safe.
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ZAP AK Mosquito Killer is easy and safe to use—always follow
the instructions for proper use on the label. It is water-based so it leaves no
harmful chemical residue in the house and there is no irritating smell compared
to non-water -insect sprays. It provides effecttive protection against
dengue-carrying mosquitoes by keeping your house mosquito-free.
ZAP AK Mosquito Killer is available in major supermarkets
and hardware stores. For more information, go to www.jardinedistribution.com
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