मच्छरों से छुटकारा पाने के 5 सर्वश्रेष्ठ तरीके

मच्छर छोटे-छोटे कीट होते हैं जो डेंगू, मलेरिया और चिकनगुनिया जैसे घातक रोगों के होने और फैलने के लिए ज़िम्मेदार हैं. इनके साथ लोगों को संक्रमित करने के अलावा खतरनाक बीमारियां, mosquitoes also are a nuisance and have been responsible for the deaths of almost 1 million people every year, worldwide. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, which is often found in homes and its surrounding areas. Still water makes it convenient for them to lay and hatch their eggs. Clogged gutters, tin cans, buckets, discarded tyres are the most common breeding sites for these dangerous insects. While there are many sprays and mosquito coils available in the market to kill mosquitoes, the chemicals present in these artificially prepared substances can have unexpected side-effects on your health and cause allergies. 

5 Natural Ways to Eliminate Disease-Causing Insects from Your Home

1. Camphor :
   Camphor, commonly known as karpur, is widely used in numerous Hindu religious ceremonies. It is readily available in most of the houses. You can burn small quantity of camphor in your house and leave it locked for about half-an hour. After 30 minutes, you will find the dead mosquitoes on the ground and a pleasant scent of camphor lingering in your house.
2. Rosemary :
   Rosemary is a fragrant herb, which is usually found in the Mediterranean region. While the leaves of this herb are used for cooking purposes, the stalk of rosemary can be burnt to get rid of mosquitoes. You can grow this herb in small pots in your home, to have it handy for getting rid of mosquitoes and also adding a dash of flavor to your food.
3. Garlic :
   Garlic is one of the most common cooking ingredient and most kitchens are stocked with it for daily use. It is used for cooking and adding a distinct taste to various food items. Besides its culinary use, it is also used to kill mosquitoes. All you need to do is crush some garlic cloves, add it to water and let it boil for a few minutes. After this garlicky water gets cooled, fill it in a bottle and spray it in the room to kill the mosquitoes.
4. Ground Coffee :
    You can spread some ground coffee on the stagnant water near your home. This will cut the oxygen supply to the mosquitoes and their larvae, which will eventually kill them.
5. Basil or Tulsi :
   Tulsi is an aromatic shrub, which is known to have great medicinal values. People in India usually have this plant in their homes, as it also has religious significance. It is believed to release an odor, which the mosquitoes are averse to. Thus, it is one of the most effective and natural ways to repel these small disease carrying insects.

इसे भी पढ़ें: तुलसी पत्तियां के स्वास्थ्य लाभ

हमें आशा है कि आप मच्छरों को भगाने और मारने के इन कुदरती और घरेलू उपायों को उपयोग में लाकर स्वास्थ्य जोखिमों से बचेंगे. मेडिकल उपचार करवाते समय आप तनाव-मुक्त और शांत रहें यह भी सुनिश्चित करने के लिए, आप भारत में हेल्थ इंश्योरेंस को एक्सप्लोर कर सकते हैं और पर्याप्त कवरेज तथा उपयुक्त ऐड-ऑन कवर वाली पॉलिसी चुन सकते हैं। हेल्थ इंश्योरेंस प्लान मेडिकल एमरजेंसी के मामलों में आपकी फाइनेंशियल स्थिति को सुरक्षित कर सकता है.