Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Although many people are eagerly awaiting the rainy winter weather, it may also mean an increase in the number of mosquitoes around us.
Mosquitoes multiply during the rains, according to a tweet published by the Saudi Public Health Authority on Twitter.
Mosquitoes that bite humans actively track us down, especially since they not only make us itch, as this insect can carry dangerous diseases such as dengue fever, West Nile virus, malaria, and others.
And the Saudi Public Health Authority shared some tips to protect yourself from these annoying insects.
Here are 8 tips to avoid mosquito bites:
- Get rid of places where mosquitoes can breed, such as pools of water, inside and outside the home
- Make sure that the protective nets on the windows are intact and free of holes that allow mosquitoes to enter
- Weekly cover, empty, or clean household water storage containers, such as water tanks, tubs, vases, etc.
- Avoid areas of standing water when leaving the house
- Use light traps at home to control mosquitoes, or wall-mounted, odor-free insecticides
- Get rid of solid waste, plastic containers, and containers on rooftops or in the garden at home
- Wear long-sleeved clothing
- Use a mosquito repellent cream or spray
And if you are in places where mosquitoes abound, seek medical advice when you notice these symptoms:
- High temperature
- Headache
- Pain behind the eyes
- Muscle and joint pain
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- vomiting
