After the beginning of autumn, the weather gradually cooled down and various outdoor activities began to increase. But new troubles have also emerged, with citizens feeling that mosquitoes in autumn are starting to "counterattack" again
After the beginning of autumn, the weather gradually cooled down and various outdoor activities began to increase. But new troubles have also emerged, with citizens feeling that mosquitoes in autumn are starting to "counterattack" again.
Especially the black mosquito with white patterns on its body, which not only bites fiercely, but also itches and swells after biting, is commonly known as the "poisonous mosquito" or "black mosquito".
Why do mosquitoes bite people harder in autumn?
The commonly known "black mosquito" by citizens, also known as Aedes albopictus, originated in Southeast Asia and later invaded China. It has now become a common mosquito species in China.
Aedes albopictus is not only a highly aggressive mosquito, but also an important viral vector. It can spread many pathogens, including dengue fever, malaria yellow fever, filariasis, as well as Ross River virus and West Nile virus, causing significant harm.
In fact, the early autumn and mid autumn in Binzhou are active periods for mosquitoes every year.
When the temperature is very high, mosquito biting activities will be limited to a certain extent; But the appropriate temperature after autumn makes mosquito biting activity active again. On the other hand, autumn is also the last peak of mosquito reproduction in a year, as they need more blood to meet the nutritional needs of laying eggs and reproducing offspring.
Therefore, after the beginning of autumn, mosquitoes bite people harder and suck more blood.
So, there are also folk sayings such as "on August 8th, mosquitoes bloom at their mouths" and "after autumn, mosquitoes are stronger than tigers" to describe the phenomenon of increased mosquito bites after autumn.
What are the main breeding grounds for mosquito larvae in our city's living environment?
According to the visit, currently, the main breeding grounds for mosquito larvae in the living environment of Binzhou City are:
Waste garbage ponding in public areas, ponding in construction sites, potholes in parks, ponding in rainwater wells and sewage wells, ponding in ponds or rivers, water bodies in residential areas, basins, tanks, barrels, foam boxes, tanks, aquatic plants and other small containers in rural residential areas
The areas with a high density of adult mosquitoes include lawns, shrubs, green belts, and small forests surrounding mosquito breeding grounds.
The Growth Cycle of Mosquitoes
Faced with mosquitoes and insects in autumn, 'fight back'
Binzhou City Love Health Office Teaches You Scientific Mosquito Prevention and Control
Do a good job in clearing mosquito breeding grounds
Maintain good indoor and outdoor hygiene, remove all kinds of waste and debris, and reduce mosquito and insect habitats.
The water bodies where aquatic plants are grown at home should be changed once a week.
Pay attention to environmental cleanliness and hygiene, do not litter or splash dirty water. Uncommonly used pots and cans in front and behind the house should be removed or stored upside down to prevent water accumulation and tightly cover the water source in use.
Actively participate in anti mosquito and anti mosquito activities, cooperate in the large-scale cleaning, renovation, centralized disinfection and sterilization of the environment, water surface, community and other areas, and eradicate breeding grounds.
Doing a Good Job in Family Mosquito Prevention and Control
Firstly, it is necessary to improve mosquito prevention facilities, inspect and repair one's own screen windows and screen doors.
Secondly, physical prevention and control should be used as much as possible, such as using mosquito nets, mosquito lamps, electric mosquito swatters, and other physical methods to kill them.
Finally, after understanding the correct usage method, liquid mosquito coils, aerosol cans, etc. can also be used to kill adult mosquitoes.
Be prepared for mosquito prevention when going out
Try to wear light colored clothing, long clothes, and pants for outdoor activities.
You can apply some mosquito repellents or use mosquito repellent water containing effective mosquito repellent ingredients.
What happens after being bitten by mosquitoesQuickly relieve itching?
After being bitten by mosquitoes, most people will experience symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and pain. At this time, alkaline substances can be used to alleviate it, such as applying ammonia or soapy water to the redness and swelling area, which can relieve itching within a few minutes.
Low temperature relieving itching. We can place the iced drinks in the refrigerator at the bite of insects. Low temperature can cause the dilated blood vessels in the skin to contract, reduce inflammation, and achieve the effect of relieving itching.
Calamine lotion is the most commonly used antipruritic drug, which is an oscillating agent composed of water and insoluble powder, with anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antipruritic effects. But it should be noted that it cannot be used on scratched skin.
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