Why Mosquito Coil Is Not Good For Your Health: The rainy season is considered the perfect breeding time for mosquitoes, in which case you may be at risk of dengue, malaria and chikungunya fever. To avoid these seasonal problems, we take many measures, one of which is to burn mosquito coils. Even though the smoke coming out of it becomes death for mosquitoes, but it is equally dangerous for humans, which we may not be able to realize.
Severe damage to health
Many health experts believe that the amount of smoke emitted from a single mosquito coil is equivalent to smoking several cigarettes. There are many chemicals in this coil which after burning reach our lungs through smoke, which can have long term effects. Due to this, problems related to breathing can arise in future. Which includes asthma. Many people may also complain of skin allergy due to this. Its effect is poisonous which can harm our brain as well.
Harmful for the environment too
Our environment also has to bear the bad effects of mosquito coils. Its poisonous smoke makes the air polluted and toxic. When we wash our hands after using it, this place gets mixed in many water bodies and threatens the life of the animals there. It can also come in our food chain through the fishes living in the pond.
What is the safe option?
To drive away mosquitoes, you can find many safe options instead of mosquito coils. Nowadays, there are many types of electric repellants and machines available in the market through which you can get rid of mosquitoes without harming the environment. Apart from this, use mosquito net while sleeping which is considered to be the safest option. Apart from this, keep the house and locality clean and do not allow water to accumulate anywhere.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on home remedies and general information. Must take medical advice before adopting it. Kalamtimes does not confirm it.)
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