Mosquito invasion: ‘Empty all the jars of water in your garden’

Seven tips to prevent mosquito nuisance

The solution? Discard as much standing water as possible. But what else can we do to prevent being stung by cousins? From installing insect screens to wearing clothing with long sleeves and legs, the possibilities are endless.

1. Turn off the lights in the house if you have the windows open

2. Place insect screens on open windows and doors

3. Apply anti-insect spray with DEET

4. Go mosquito hunting before going to sleep

5. Place a fan in the bedroom, mosquitoes do not like wind

6. Hang a mosquito net around your bed

7. Plug a mosquito plug into your socket

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