To prevent the negative effects of fogging, avoid spraying areas. If exposed and experience side effects as mentioned above, immediately rinse the body part that is exposed to fogging fumes with clean water, then change and wash clothes exposed to the smoke.
If fogging is carried out in or around your home, take the following steps to prevent possible side effects:
Empty the bath or water reservoir before spraying.
Cover things at home with newspapers and store items, such as cutlery, clothes, or towels, in a tight place.
Do not leave any food or groceries placed in the open.
Use a mask during fogging and some time after.
Open the windows wide to allow air exchange.
Clean the surface of furniture or household furniture that is exposed to smoke.
Fogging aims to reduce the mosquito population, so that the risk of disease transmission due to mosquito bites can be reduced. However, this method is not the only way to eradicate mosquitoes.
A preventive activity called 3M Plus is also recommended, because it is considered more effective than fogging alone. The 3M Plus movement includes draining tubs and water reservoirs, closing water reservoirs tightly, and reusing used items that have the potential to become mosquito nests.
If you experience the negative impact of fogging that leads to symptoms of insecticide poisoning, the following measures must be taken:
- Get out of the room immediately / get fresh air.
- immediately drink fresh milk / coconut water to neutralize toxins that enter the body, if there is no milk & coconut water can be replaced by drinking warm water.
- if symptoms of dizziness, nausea or even fainting occur immediately consult a doctor for proper treatment can be done.