In Prayagraj, the market of fear is also increasing rapidly due to the non-reducing rate of dengue. There is a huge demand for anti-mosquito products and equipment in the city to avoid mosquito and dengue stings. People associated with this profession are also in awe as the business of killing mosquitoes has increased three to four times. The dealers and distributors selling these products estimate that people in Sangam Nagari are spending more than 30 lakh rupees per day and about nine crore rupees a month for mosquito protection.
Prayagraj is the only district in Uttar Pradesh where more than 1200 dengue patients have been reported so far this season. Here many people have lost their lives due to dengue. Fogging and spraying of anti-larvae is being done by the Municipal Corporation, yet people are conscious about the safety of themselves and their families.
There is a huge shortage of mosquito killer rackets in the market. In the last year, the prices of non-broadened rackets available for a maximum of Rs 200 and those available for Rs 300 to 400 have suddenly increased. In the market, non-broaded rackets are available for Rs. 400 and broadet rackets available with warranty are available for Rs. 500 to 800.
Mosquito nets are selling a lot, suddenly the price has increased For relief from mosquitoes, people consider mosquito nets as the best option. In view of the increasing outbreak of dengue, mosquito nets are being sold a lot these days. According to wholesaler Dinesh Gupta, this time traders are coming not only from Prayagraj but also from Pratapgarh, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi to buy mosquito nets. In the last two weeks, more than ten thousand mosquito nets have been sold. Chowk’s mosquito net seller Atul Kumar says, more mosquito nets have been sold in the last 20 days than what was not sold in the last two years. On the other hand, people are also preferring to buy folding mosquito nets being sold on the footpath in all the areas of the city. These mosquito nets are being sold for one to two thousand rupees.
Incense sticks, spray are proving effective for immediate relief
Along with mosquito nets, people are also giving preference to other options. To get rid of mosquitoes, coils, incense sticks, liquids, sprays, creams etc. are available in the market. People are using maximum incense sticks and sprays for immediate relief. Incense sticks made in factories in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are being sold a lot.
Agarbatti is available in a packet of 15 to 18 rupees. Wholesale trader Sunil Agrahari said that the sales of all other products from incense sticks to mosquito repellents have increased. General store operator Deepak Kesarwani said that the sale of spray has also increased. However, its price has increased by 20 percent compared to last year. Liquid vaporizers are also being sold in the market.
Cream for school children, repellant is believed to be more effective Mosquito creams and repellents, which are applied three to four drops to clothes, are also in high demand for children going to school in the morning. Regarding the repellent, the companies concerned claim that mosquitoes do not wander around by applying one drop of it at four to five different places on the cloth. Its effect also lasts for four to five hours. Meanwhile, the demand for medicated mosquito nets has also increased. Businessman Amit Gupta told that repellents of all the companies are being sold a lot these days. Its price ranges from 60 to 80 rupees.
Mosquito infestation is high. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAT) estimates that around 30 lakh business is being done every day in Prayagraj to protect against mosquitoes. Here the supply of mosquito nets is also not being able to meet the demand in the market. – Mahendra Goyal, State President, Cat.
This season, due to dengue, the sale of mosquito repellent products has increased. Almost all the dealers have seen an increase of up to four times in sales as compared to the previous season. Hem Chawla, Chawla Trading Company.
Mosquito nets are mainly procured from Ahmedabad, but this time the demand has increased significantly. Accordingly, companies are not able to supply. Consumption is much higher than last season. – Manoj Kesarwani, Wholesaler (Tushar Handloom)
Expansion
Due to non-reduction of dengue in Prayagraj, the market of fear is also increasing rapidly. There has been a tremendous demand for anti-mosquito products and equipment in the city to avoid mosquito and dengue bites. The people associated with this profession are also in awe as the business of killing mosquitoes has increased three to four times. Dealers and distributors selling these products estimate that people in Sangam Nagri are spending over Rs 30 lakh a day and over Rs 9 crore a month for mosquito repellents in Sangam Nagri.
Prayagraj is the only district in Uttar Pradesh where more than 1200 dengue patients have been reported so far this season. Many people have also lost their lives due to dengue here. Fogging and anti-larva spraying is being done by the Municipal Corporation, yet people are conscious about the safety of themselves and their families.
There is a huge shortage of mosquito killing rackets in the market. In the last year, the prices of non-broaded and 300-400 racquets, which are available for a maximum of Rs 200, have suddenly increased significantly. In the market, up to Rs 400 of non-broadcast rackets and broadet rackets available with warranty are available for Rs 500 to 800.
Ritika
