Mosquitoes: Guides & Tips

Articles on mosquitoes from the IPC team in Bangalore — identification, prevention and treatment.

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Hosting an Evening Party Outdoors: Mosquito Control Checklist

An evening party on the terrace, lawn or balcony is lovely, until the mosquitoes arrive at dusk.

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Mosquito Control Before Weddings and Outdoor Events

Few things spoil an outdoor wedding or event like a swarm of mosquitoes at dusk.

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Mosquito Fogging and Pets, Fish Tanks and Birds: Precautions

Pets are family, and some of them are especially sensitive to the insecticides used in fogging.

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Is Mosquito Fogging Safe for Kids, Pets and Plants?

Fogging machines blowing clouds of smoke through the neighbourhood are a familiar sight during the monsoon.

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Mosquito Barrier Spray: What It Is and How Long It Lasts

This guide explains how it works and what to expect. Always follow the label and professional advice.

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Larvae-Eating Fish for Ponds and Tanks: Does Gambusia Help?

Fish that eat mosquito larvae have been used for decades as a natural form of mosquito control, in ponds, wells, tanks and ornamental water features.

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Mosquito Larvicide Treatment: How It Works and When It Is Needed

Killing adult mosquitoes with fogging gives quick but short-lived relief.

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Electric Mosquito Rackets: Useful or Just Satisfying?

The electric mosquito racket, with its crackle and little spark, is a familiar sight in Indian homes.

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Mosquito Traps and Bug Zappers: Do They Reduce Bites at Home?

Mosquito traps, UV bug zappers and electric lamps promise a chemical-free way to reduce mosquitoes.

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Mosquito Protection During Pregnancy: Precautions

This guide is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or midwife about what is right for you.

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Mosquito Protection for Babies and Toddlers: Safe Options

Mosquito bites on a baby can mean sleepless nights, itchy skin and, in places where mosquito-borne diseases occur, worry about illness.

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Is DEET Safe? Using Mosquito Repellents on Adults and Children

DEET is one of the most widely studied and used mosquito repellent ingredients, and also one of the most worried-about.

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