Burning Mosquito Repelling Coils in the Summer

4 coils for US$ 0.88 

Not like in the USA, houses in developing countries (Asia, South East Asia, Africa) have ventilations to make possible for mosquitos to enter at night. One way to repel mosquitos is by burning the coil. 

Burning coil indoor is effective to repel mosquitos, but had dire consequences, could cause health risks. Sure, it is not good for health, because smokes of one coil is equal to around 100 cigarettes. Long term exposure to coils smoke is suspected to cause to lung diseases, hence should be avoided. 

There are two types of coils, first, the coil contains insecticide to kill or to knock down mosquitos, and the second type which is commonly sold in the market that coil to repel mosquitos. This coil contains substance called as citronella (one of aromatic substances).

A small box contains mosquito’s coils sold in the market 

In the summer, a lot of mosquitos and insects in the south states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida) of USA. Since houses have no ventilations, and if we open windows, a mesh screen will prevent mosquitos entering houses. Hence no sense to burn coil indoor. 

However, a lot of activities outdoors during hot temperature. Reading while drinking a cup of tea or coffee outside could be disturbed by mosquitos or insects flying around. Burning mosquito coil could be helpful. Just attach coil in the small metal base (sold together with coils), then burn it. Coil’s smoke reaches to 3 m for around 6 hours, thus, convenient enough to finish an afternoon drink.