How does a gel plug work?
Gel plugs are a good remedy for mosquitoes that are in the house. But there are a few things to consider when using it. Most mosquito plugs are dangerous. Read here how a gel plug works.
How a gel plug works
There are different types of gel plugs. So that you can choose the right connector, you should know and be able to differentiate between these types:
- Some gel plugs, like mosquito lamps, lure the animals with UV light and burn them on a safety gate. The advantage of this type of mosquito plug is that it works without poison. The disadvantage is that you have a bluish light in the apartment. This can be annoying in bedrooms. It is difficult to cover these plugs or plug them in where the light cannot be seen. He finally lures the mosquitoes with light.
- Other gel plugs drive away mosquitoes via ultrasound. These devices are of limited use and make a sound that sensitive people can hear and can drive pets crazy. The device also does not work against mosquitoes that are already in the house, you cannot drive them away this way.
- Gel plugs, which vape an insecticide, are more common and work well against it To fly and mosquitoes. But you need to ventilate well after using it, because the poison is dangerous to humans too. These devices have basically no place in children's rooms. They are also a problem for pregnant women and allergy sufferers. The liquid must never get into the hands of children. Make sure that you plug these mosquito plugs into sockets and cannot get to the children.
This is how a good mosquito repellent works
The best remedy against Mosquitoes there are still tightly closing insect screens on all windows and doors. Occasional mosquitoes that should nevertheless enter can be killed with lamps, which attract and burn them, or with a fly swatter. If you don't want the grids, do the following, this will also work:
Do you have to deal with annoying mosquitoes in your home or in the garden, then ...
- Close the window and plug in the gel plug, which is now poisoning the air in the apartment. If possible, do not stay in the room where the gel plug is. The plug must now remain plugged in for one to two hours.
- Extinguish the light in the rooms that spread it in the direction that the room with the gel plug is. So you prevent further insects be attracted. Otherwise the plug will work, but you will get a lot of new insects into the house.
- Do not turn on the light and pull out the gel plug. Open the window wide for 10 minutes and stow the gel plug safe for children and pets. Never do without that VentilationOtherwise the poison will settle on furniture, upholstery or bed linen.
- Close the window and only turn the light on again when it is closed.
Under no circumstances should you leave the gel plug in the socket for a long time, otherwise you, your family and your pets will be constantly exposed to the poison. This can lead to headaches, nausea and even nerve damage! It is irrelevant that the mosquito plug otherwise works well.
