Electric mosquito coils are widely used in many households. But there is still a lot of controversy about whether electric mosquito coils are harmful to the human body. Is electric mosquito repellent especially harmful to infants? What are the precautions for using electric mosquito coils? Today, I will share with you the precautions for using electric mosquito coils.
What is the working principle of electric mosquito coils?
The principle of electric mosquito repellent is to inhale insecticide (pyrethroid) into paper and use hot air to evaporate the insecticide. The general efficacy can last for 6-8 hours. The disadvantage is that the insecticide has good efficacy when first used, and there may be a risk of "excess". However, after 4-5 hours, the insecticide evaporates completely, the efficacy deteriorates, and the mosquito repellent effect weakens. By utilizing the capillary principle, the liquid electric mosquito coil that continuously heats and releases insecticide substances can precisely compensate for the shortcomings of electric mosquito coils. Liquid electric mosquito coils can be used continuously for a long time, about 60 days, and can even be released regularly.
Are electric mosquito coils harmful to infants
It has an impact. Although electric mosquito coils do not have a strong odor like traditional mosquito coils, heated electric mosquito coils can still have an impact on babies while repelling mosquitoes. After all, electric mosquito coils are also chemical substances that are definitely not good for the human body.
What are the hazards of electric mosquito coils for babies?
When liquid electric mosquito coils burn, they release harmful chemicals such as Lenin and formaldehyde, which may cause allergies in babies, as well as symptoms such as sore throat, blocked nose, and headache. If mothers use liquid electric mosquito coils in their baby's room, they must maintain air circulation, preferably by opening some windows and not completely closing the room.
Do not use liquid electric mosquito coils or other mosquito coils for a long time. Babies are young and have relatively weak organ development, and the components emitted by mosquito coils in the air are harmful. If babies smell them for a long time, it can affect their respiratory tract, and in severe cases, they are prone to acute respiratory diseases such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis, which can also harm their skin. Therefore, the best choice for mothers is to use it up to two or three times a week, or not use it at all.
Precautions for using electric mosquito coils
1. When using electric mosquito coils, do not close doors and windows tightly. The smoke generated by the burning of mosquito coils contains inhalable particles, which may cause irritation to high-risk groups such as infants, pregnant women, elderly people, and asthma patients in indoor environments.
2. When using electric mosquito coils, place them at the ventilation opening and do not use them too much at once. When using a disc mosquito coil, if it is difficult to handle or emits an irritating odor after burning, it should be stopped immediately. It is best for infants and young children not to use mosquito coils but to use mosquito nets, and pregnant women should not use cigarette coils.
3. We must use mosquito coils 2 hours before going to bed, try not to use them while sleeping (for burning mosquito coils), and never light them all night.
4. Power off promptly. Some careless people always forget to turn off the power of the electric mosquito coil, which is very bad: it wastes the mosquito coil liquid and reduces the service life of the electric mosquito coil host. It is recommended that you place the electric mosquito repellent in a prominent position, and the first thing you do when you wake up every day is to disconnect the power supply of the electric mosquito repellent in a timely manner.
5. Regularly replace the host. Although the main unit of the electric mosquito repellent can be reused, it also has its service life. It is recommended that everyone replace the main unit of the electric mosquito repellent at least every 2 years to ensure that the electric mosquito repellent can provide good protection and ensure its safe use.
6. Consumers must carefully read the instructions when purchasing electric mosquito coils, choose products with low toxicity and no irritation, and choose reliable brands. Experts remind consumers that households with elderly people, pregnant women, and children should not use electric mosquito coils when choosing mosquito repellent products.
7. Do not use mosquito repellent products with excessive drug concentration, as their toxicity also increases accordingly. In foreign countries, the practice of "low effectiveness" is highly advocated, which means that mosquitoes and insects do not necessarily have to be killed. As long as the mosquito vitality decreases after medication and no longer bites people, people can sleep well.
