Many people have begun using electric mosquito repellent liquid or mosquito coils while sleeping, as the weather is warming up and mosquitoes are becoming more common, it said. The effect of applying electric mosquito repellent liquid or mosquito coils depends on whether the space is ventilated, which would require different solutions, the ministry said. Electric mosquito repellent liquids and mosquito coils work by using electricity or fire to volatilize the repellent, it said. Therefore, electric mosquito repellent liquid or mosquito coils should be placed at a upwind side, or the entrance or entryway of a space to repel mosquitoes, it added. The ministry also urged people to seek immediate medical attention if they experience shortness of breath or dizziness while using mosquito repellent.

Source: Taipei Times March 08, 2026 17:14 UTC