Rainy days bring fresh air and cooler days — but also a swarm of tiny troublemakers.
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Mosquitoes thrive in this weather, and even the smallest puddle can become a breeding ground. Here are some simple ways to stop them from breeding in and around your home
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Even a bottle cap can turn into a mosquito nursery. Clear out small water collections like pot bases, coconut shells, or plastic lids once every week.
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Check your planters. Fill the base with sand — it keeps plants moist but doesn’t let water sit. No puddles means no place for mosquitoes to breed.
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Clogged drains or broken pipes around your home? Report or clean them fast — they are perfect breeding spots for mosquitoes, especially during monsoon.
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Don’t leave dry waste in open bags. Rainwater collects fast and gives mosquitoes a place to lay eggs. Use covered bins and avoid leaving garbage out in the rain.
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Mosquitoes breed indoors too. Check fridge trays, AC bases, and indoor planters. A few drops of neem oil or temephos can stop larvae from growing.
Install mesh screens on windows and vents. They keep mosquitoes out while letting air in, especially useful in kitchens and bathrooms during the rainy season.
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Grow mosquito-repelling plants like tulsi, citronella, mint, neem, or marigold. They help keep your home safe and smell great too.
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