Debunking Common Myths About Mosquito Repellents

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Press Trust of India MUMBAI
Last Updated : Mar 12 2019 | 7:47 PM IST

/ -- R&D experts at Godrej Consumer Products demystify the conventional myths around mosquitoes and actives in mosquito repellent formats
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Dr. Sunder Mahadevan, Head - Global R&D at GCPL, said, "People should plan to ensure adequate protection for their families both inside and outside their home, since the threat of mosquitoes is both during the day and night. Using certified, registered products can provide effective protection against mosquitoes."
Few myths and facts are as follows:
MYTH 1: BRANDED PRODUCTS HAVE A LOT OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS
MYTH 2: MOSQUITOES ARE ACTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENING AND NIGHT

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MYTH 3: DENGUE HAPPENS ONLY DURING A FEW MONTHS OF THE YEAR
MYTH 4: MOSQUITOES ARE ATTRACTED TO PEOPLE WITH 'SWEET BLOOD'
MYTH 5: MOSQUITOES BREED IN DIRTY WATER AND SEWAGES
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First Published: Mar 12 2019 | 7:47 PM IST

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