Bathing Before Bed and Eat Garlic Can Keep Mosquitoes Away

• Survey in some Indian cities have revealed different ways to keep Mosquitoes away, they are:
  • Avoid wearing dark-colored cloths,
  • Have a bath before hitting bed,
  • Eat garlic with dinner
• It was found that, different types of chemicals are produced by microbes on skin, which mix with sweat and the resultant odor attracts mosquitoes.
• This study was conducted by Indian Public Health Association, Tamil Nadu

Exams Perspective:

1. Malaria
2. Types of Mosquitos