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Mosquito Coil Side Effects: Mosquito coil is considered an economical option to ward off mosquitoes, but its smoke can cause serious harm to your health, although there are many alternatives available that you can use.
The rainy season is considered to be the best time for mosquitoes to breed, in such a situation you may be at risk of dengue, malaria and chikungunya fever. To avoid these seasonal problems, we take many measures, one of which is burning mosquito repellent coils. The smoke emanating from it may be fatal for mosquitoes, but it is equally dangerous for humans, which we probably do not realize.
Major harm to health:
Many health experts believe that the amount of smoke emitted from mosquito coils is equivalent to smoking several cigarettes. This coil contains many chemicals which after burning reach our lungs through smoke, which can have long-term effects. Due to this, respiratory problems may arise in future. Which also includes asthma. Many people may also complain of skin allergy due to this. Its effect is poisonous which can harm our brain also.
Harmful to the environment,
Our environment also has to suffer the ill effects of mosquito repellent coils. Its poisonous smoke makes the air polluted and poisonous. When we wash our hands after using it, it gets into many water bodies and endangers the lives of animals living there. It can also enter our food chain through the fishes living in the pond.
What is the safe option?
To ward off mosquitoes, you can find many safe alternatives to mosquito coils. Nowadays, many types of electric repellents and machines are available in the market through which you can get rid of mosquitoes without harming the environment. Along with this, use mosquito net while sleeping which is considered the safest option. Apart from this, keep the house and neighborhood clean and do not allow water to accumulate anywhere.