Celebrating World Mosquito Day on STEEM
Happy World Mosquito Day!
On this day in 1897, the link between mosquitoes and malaria was discovered by Sir Ronald Ross. In 1902, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for this discovery
Mosquitoes carry other diseases such as the Zika and West Nile Viruses. Even a normal mosquito bite can become infected and cause health problems.
Maybe this holiday is not really meant to be celebrated. It’s more like a day to figure out your options. If you are in a mosquito-ridden area, your best bet is to try not to get bitten by them.
But some of the chemical repellents are not so great for our health either. Let’s find out some ways to reduce problems from mosquitoes that will not hurt us or the environment either.
This natural repellent seems to work for many if you check out the comments below the video:
And here are ways to keep them out of your area with plantings and other ideas. I can vouch for the lemongrass. It really works!
Enjoy your day today, and please let me know how you will be celebrating. I want to hear from you!
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