432 Effective Methods to Repel Mosquitoes (1/2)
Chapter 432: Effective Methods to Repel Mosquitoes
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Using air conditioning to repel mosquitoes was a stupid way to deal with them, and it was unnecessary to use the AC in early summer or early autumn. Besides, the AC should not always be turned on. People should open windows for ventilation from time to time, or else the indoor air quality would be poor for their health.
In addition, Sphynx cats were rather special because they had no hair to cover their bodies, and unlike bulldogs, they did not have abundant fat to keep them warm during the cold. They were very sensitive to changes in the temperature, and if they were directly exposed to the cold air from the AC, they would catch a cold and get diarrhea easily.
Zhang Zian thought for a moment and suggested, ”Then you can get a few flower pots and plant some catnip indoors. Catnip naturally repels mosquitoes, and it causes no harm to cats or humans. However, cats also like eating catnip and are easily addicted to it, so you should plant the catnip somewhere where the cat can’t reach it, or else it will have been gnawed away completely by your cat before the catnip can repel any mosquitos!”
”Really? That’s a good idea!” Xu Junyu was overjoyed upon hearing this. Not only did catnip possess a mosquito repellent effect, but it could add a touch of greenery indoors. So, why not?
”Yes, catnip has a variety of effects. In addition to repelling mosquitoes, you can also make cat toys from them. Grind dried catnip into a powder and put it in a bag. Cats will play with it all night. If you can’t play with your cat, you can use the toy to attract its attention so that it won’t disturb you for the time being,” said Zhang Zian. ”Of course, some cats are immune to catnip, so you can try other plants too.”
”Xiao Zhang, you are so resourceful! I wish I had known you earlier!” Xu Junyu regretted they hadn’t met sooner. ”By the way, what is your WeChat account? Add me, I will ask you for advice if there are any problems with my Charlotte.”
Zhang Zian was so delighted that things were going exactly as he wanted. Not only had he exchanged WeChat accounts with a few people, but he had even promoted the public account of his pet shop. His painstaking explanation was not futile. These people were in the showbiz industry, and though they were less influential than the top movie stars, they could still spread news quickly and widely. He had witnessed just how lucrative the showbiz industry was.
”There's also another effective method,” he grasped the opportunity and said. ”As you know, a lot of cats like catching mosquitoes and bugs. If there are too many mosquitoes in your house for one cat to get them all, you can raise one or two more cats. I assure you that the mosquitoes will be completely gone. If you are interested, you can come to my pet shop to buy cats. I give good, honest prices for my customers!”
The crowd was speechless, but was not averse to his obvious advertisement. Not only did cats like to catch fish and mice, but they liked to catch a variety of insects, too. Many cat owners might have experienced their cats suddenly extending their paws and then dropping the dead bodies of some insects. Although some owners would feel nauseated by it, this was the way cats expressed their affection for their owners—by sharing their prey with them. In addition, thanks to their agility, cats were also very good at capturing mosquitoes. When a mosquito landed on a wall, before a person could fetch a swatter, a cat may have already killed the mosquito, driven by its hunting nature.
In addition to cats, many people present, especially the men, also liked dogs. When they were little, what man was not envious of other people’s dogs? When Zhang Zian was speaking, they noticed that Famous was quietly squatting without barking, sniffing, or running around. Even when some people took out some snacks to lure it, Famous did not make the slightest movement. It was just like a taciturn soldier as good as the two police dogs next to it.