Mosquitoes are a common nuisance in Turkey, especially during summer. Mosquitoes can bite you and make you feel sick. In order to avoid being bitten, local authorities spray areas with pesticide. If you have a summer house or summer home in Turkey, you should also take proper precautions.
How to avoid mosquitoes in Turkey?
The best way to avoid mosquito bites is to wear mosquito nets when sleeping. You can also buy mosquito drapes to hang over your bed. You can also use deodorant, as body odour and sweat attract mosquitoes. In addition, it is important to use a mosquito repellent.
Insect repellents are available in liquid, tablet and room spray forms. You can buy these at your local store for a few lira each. Use them before you go outside to avoid getting bitten. Moreover, make sure you apply the repellent on clothing as well.
Another way to prevent mosquito bites is to avoid standing water. Standing water is an ideal mosquito breeding ground. Mosquitoes love puddles, and excess water from watering plants can accumulate in them. You should regularly clear puddles and replace them with fresh water.
The female mosquitoes feed on human blood, which is why they bite. Their life cycle is short, lasting from four to four weeks. When they are ready to reproduce, they molt into pupae, which are shaped like hairy worms. These pupae spend one to four days in a cocoon before emerging into adults.
