New products help protect against the Aedes a Egypti mosquito, which transmits dengue, zika and chikungunya.
A dengue It is a concern that Brazilians have all year round, but especially in the hottest months of the year. According to the Ministry of Health, 1,530,940 probable cases of dengue have been registered in Brazil, with an incidence rate of 753.9 cases/100 thousand inhabitants. In addition to this, Aedes a Egypti also transmits zika and chikungunya.
Since there is no specific treatment for this disease, which can be lethal, it is essential eliminate stagnant water reservoirs, especially in pots, water tanks and waste, which are possible breeding points for the insect.
The good news is that there are new resources for fighting Aedes a Egypti and other mosquitoes! It’s worth remembering, however, that they are additional components The main precaution is not to leave standing water.
Anti-mosquito paint
Coral launched the Coral Wellbeing mosquito protectionone colorless matt varnish for walls and ceilings with permethrinsubstance known and widely used as a repellent.
The product has gone through the entire evaluation process necessary to obtain authorization from ANVISA for marketing in the country. The effectiveness was tested in an independent external laboratory, certified by the Brazilian Network of Healthcare Analytical Laboratories. Tests indicated that the product offers continuous protection. hours/day for up to two years, repelling mosquitoes from the environment after contact with the protected wall.
Anti-mosquito light
Using fluorescent lights to attract and kill flies is a well-known resource, but did you know that mosquitoes avoid certain light temperatures? A color temperature of 1900K (yellowish) does not attract insects. This Ourolux lamp allows you to control the lighting and can be calibrated to generate a repelling glow.
Anti-mosquito fans
Turning on the fan to avoid mosquito bites is also a well-known trick, but there are devices that increase the level of protection for users. The fans of Arno Xtreme Force Breeze Repellent Column 40 cm VB5C AND Xtreme Force Breeze repellent table 40 cm VB55 Having a container to place repellents, increasing the dispersion of compounds into the environment. The refill is located in the center of the grid and accepts all repellent bottles available on the market.
Bleach to fight mosquitoes
Bleach can be used in disease hotspots, as it fights Aedes a Egypti larvae. According to Cristiano Corrêa, CEO of Ecoville, “The use of 2 ml of bleach per liter of water is sufficient to combat Aedes larvae,” he explains.
However, it is important to highlight that, at this concentration, the aqueous bleach solution It is not suitable for ingestion by humans or animals and should only be used for disinfection.
Source: Terra
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