02/07/2025
Don't burn egg boxes to get rid of mosquitoes. It has a terrible effect on the person who smells it.
Went to visit a friend who has been hospitalized for a week. I asked him what was the pain, he said it's lung infection, but no I asked him very much. He said his illness was caused by the egg nest.
Every evening he burns the egg nest to keep mosquitoes away. Causing her chest pain and the doctor himself confirmed the egg nest that was the cause.
Germs get into the lungs he says. It's dangerous to burn egg nests to keep mosquitoes away. Luckily I got early info because I also like to burn because of a lot of smoke.
1. Producing Poisonous Smoke
Eggshell boxes are made of recycled materials that may contain chemicals, industrial glue, or ink.
When burned, it emits toxic fumes that contain pollutants such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.
The contents of poisonous smoke:
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Fine particles (PM2.5)
Benzene
Formaldehyde
Prolonged exposure can cause:
Chronic cough
Asthma getting worse
Bronchitis
Lung infection
Risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
2. Damaging The Lungs
This smoke can cause:
Suffocated for breath
Chronic cough
Lung infection
High risk of chronic lung disease (COPD) and lung cancer if exposed long-term.
3. Destroying the Health of Children & Senior Citizens
These people are more sensitive to air pollution — which can lead to asthma worsen.
Children and the elderly are more vulnerable to adverse effects because their immune system is weaker.
At risk:
Short breath
Pneumonia
Formation of scar tissue in the lungs
Credits: Aizat Azizi Sarawak
