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Many people mistakenly believe that turning on the air conditioner prevents mosquitoes from attacking humans. However, this perception is entirely wrong, and you need to be especially vigilant in the context of the increasing dengue fever outbreak.
1. Tips for using air conditioning as an effective mosquito repellent tool
Many people think that when turning on the air conditioner
Can mosquitoes attack in an air-conditioned environment?
With dengue fever spreading rapidly as it is today, many households choose the 'escape' solution in air-conditioned rooms throughout the day, avoiding both heat and mosquitoes. However, in reality, the air-conditioned environment only makes it harder for mosquitoes to 'hunt for food,' specifically making it difficult for them to detect the CO2 and scent of human bodies - factors that mosquitoes use to locate us. Therefore, getting bitten by mosquitoes in an air-conditioned room is still possible, making us need to be especially vigilant.
Many people make this mistake by deciding not to open curtains or chase mosquitoes in air-conditioned rooms, casually sleeping, or allowing small children to lie in unsheltered conditions. The consequence is mosquito bites still appearing in areas of the body not exposed to the fan breeze, such as the elbows, ankles, or arms and neck.
The 'mosquito repellent' function on the air conditioner
Despite this, users can still utilize the air conditioner as an effective mosquito repellent by activating the dry mode. Mosquitoes, in particular, and insects in general, thrive in a humid environment and detest a dry one.
Therefore, if you activate the dry mode on the air conditioner for a few hours each day, you already have an effective mosquito repellent tool, making them uncomfortable and seeking every crevice to escape the room.
This can be considered one of the effective and safe ways for households living around ponds, damp areas, and noticing a high mosquito presence indoors. However, readers should also be cautious not to abuse the air-drying feature on the air conditioner, especially in hot and dry weather conditions with children in the room, as it may cause dry skin, dehydration, and affect the respiratory system of children.
Therefore, to effectively use the 'mosquito repellent' mode on the air conditioner, we should turn on the 'dry' mode for about 30 minutes - 1 hour each day during peak mosquito activity times, such as early morning and evening. After that, you should switch back to the normal cooling mode if the air feels stuffy and uncomfortable to ensure the health of family members.
