Why Do We Need To Use Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets?

Mosquitoes are the main reason behind the spread of various diseases like Malaria and Dengue Virus. They are the most threatening and life taking viruses which most of the under-developed Asian and African countries are effecting from. They have been taking the lives of thousands of people annually.

To cope with the problem of these viruses and to save the lives of the people of these under-developed countries, it is really important to make sure that we promote the use of the long lasting insecticidal nets. That will certainly help those people cope with the viruses which are spread by mosquitoes.

Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets
Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets

Some facts and figures:

Following facts will help us understand the need of creating awareness among the people of Africa and Asia about the use of the nets.

  • More than 90% of the total deaths because of Malaria occurs in Africa and Asia.
  • The 77% of the reports about at least one type of insecticide resistance.
  • Whereas, 80% of the countries have reported resistance against more than one insecticide class.

How to avoid viruses spread by mosquitoes?

The viruses spread by the mosquitoes can only be stopped by using nets which don’t allow them to pass through them. Nowadays, there are also some insecticidal treated nets which kill mosquitoes. So we can use both of them to remain safe from the life taking viruses.

Insecticidal Nets
Insecticidal Nets

Benefits of insecticidal nets:

Following are the benefits of the insecticidal nets.

Kills:

The insecticidal nets are treated with the chemical and insecticides which kills the mosquitoes when they sit on them. So they are more beneficial, because other nets won’t allow the mosquito to pass through them, but these nets will also kill them.

Protects:

They protect us from viruses that can be caused by the mosquitoes. We can sleep without any disturbance which is caused quite often by their buzz.

Long Lasting:

They are made up of such material which lasts long. One can use them for years quite effectively. Apart from this benefit, they also are really cheap and affordable.

Conclusion:

Malaria and Dengue are the devastating and threat full viruses which are transferred in human beings through mosquitoes. We need to create awareness among the people so they can use long lasting insecticidal nets which would keep them safe from such life taking viruses.