Mosquito repellent

Summer is the most long-awaited time of the year, because it is in this season that you can walk in nature and relax on the coast. However, small, but rather biting insects can spoil the pleasure of a summer vacation. Trying to protect themselves from these parasites, everyone seeks to choose the most suitable for themselves - inexpensive, and at the same time reliable, mosquito repellent. From this article you will learn what can be used to combat bloodsuckers without harm to your own health.

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What is the danger of mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes spoiling our lives appear in May, and disappear only with the first frosts of November. One bite of a small bloodsucker can cause quite serious health troubles. Trite, combing the bite, you risk causing an allergic reaction of the body or bring an infectious disease.

Important! A physically healthy person can endure about 500 mosquito bites without consequences for well-being, except for annoying itching. But there are people for whom even one insect bite can be deadly. That is why it is worth knowing how to protect yourself from these pests at home and on the street with the help of folk remedies for mosquitoes.

Truth and myths about mosquitoes

There are many human opinions that relate to little bloodsuckers, so we decided to make a selection of the most interesting of them:

1. One common myth is the claim that a mosquito bites only once in its life. In fact, a female mosquito can sting up to eight times a night.
2. Mosquitoes and midges are particularly attracted to delicate baby skin - this statement is true. Here it is in the elementary access - thin skin is easier and faster to bite through. Therefore, the mosquito repellent for children should be more effective.
3. Only female insects bite - this is true. To develop their own kind, they require proteins in human blood.
4. The smell of sweat attracts mosquitoes exclusively, and the fact that they love a certain blood type is just another myth. More often, they can bite people who have higher blood sugar.
5. The mosquito males swarming in crowds pose absolutely no threat, because they feed exclusively on flower nectar. It’s true, which essentially does not give us anything. In appearance, you are unlikely to be able to understand the representative of the male or female half in front of you.
6. Insects also do not like heights, so they can rarely be found above the fifth floor. All people whose apartment is located at such a level will definitely agree with this statement. Mosquitoes are rare guests for them and there is no need to look for a mosquito repellent.
7. Before committing a bite, a mosquito female injects saliva under the skin, which prevents blood from clotting. It is it that causes irritation or even allergies. This opinion is doubtful, since it is not saliva itself that has such an effect, but the special substances contained in it - anticoagulants.

Important! Among the common allergic reactions to mosquito saliva, the following symptoms can be distinguished:

• redness;
• itching
• edema;
• weakness;
• headache;
• nausea.

The severity of certain manifestations depends on the individual characteristics of the body of each person.

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Cons chemical protection against mosquitoes

Many in search of escape from insects are sent to a store or pharmacy in order to purchase the best mosquito repellent advertised by the media. However, most consumers are not even aware of the dangers of such creams, lotions, and aerosols.

Toxic composition

All popular repellents include diethyl phthalate (DETA), which in itself is a real poison. It is because of this substance that lovers of popular products have such skin inflammations as irritation, allergies and even eczema.

Important! According to research by the Greenpeace research group, diethyl phthalate is recognized as one of the most dangerous chemicals for humans. Namely, this component forms the basis of pharmacy drugs against mosquitoes.

Specialized repellents are strictly contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, because this substance can adversely affect the baby's health. Also, you can not use such ointments and aerosols for children under 12 years old.

Important! The concentration of the substance should in no case exceed 7% if you select a mosquito repellent for a child or woman “in position” and decide to take just one of these drugs.

And an adult should think carefully before risking their own health. Maybe it's better to use proven and safe folk remedies for mosquitoes?

Conditions of use

In addition to dubious repellents, modern chemical plants offer various fumigants, among which there are smoking spirals and electric fumigators known to all. Fireworks from mosquitoes are well suited for repelling insects in nature during a picnic or fishing. The method of their use is very simple, because it is enough to set fire to the edge of the spiral and leave it to smoke.

Important! In no case do not use spirals in the room, regardless of its area.

Versatility

Electric means from mosquitoes are mainly used in the apartment, because they require connection to the electric network. Often, the active substances are presented in the form of specialized tablets or liquids. But such protection begins to operate within 10-15 minutes after being connected to the network.

Important! That's just all such products emit a specific smell. And although manufacturers convince us of the safety of such substances, it is still worth considering the feasibility of their use. In the course of the studies, allergic reactions and a decrease in immunity in humans were observed in connection with the active use of fumigants.

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Folk remedies for mosquitoes

Many people ask questions: what are mosquitoes afraid of and what folk remedies will be most effective in the summer? Like humans, biting insects react quite sensitively to various odors. Most folk remedies for mosquitoes are based precisely on this weakness of insects. Here are some of them:

• They do not like pests of the smell of valerian and tobacco smoke. That is why an effective folk remedy for mosquitoes in the room is the evaporation of camphor above the burner.
• Since ancient times, in rural areas, a decoction of the roots of a common weed, wheat grass, has been used to repel insects.
• Also, as a folk remedy for mosquitoes in the house, you can use finely chopped leaves and flowers of freshly picked bird cherry.
• The smell of plants such as cloves, basil and eucalyptus scares off insects. As a mosquito repellent, you can use the oils of these plants, which are best dripped onto a fire source - a fireplace, a candle, or a preheated pan.
• As a remedy for mosquitoes and their bites, you can use tea tree essential oil.
• During picnics in the fresh air, a fire is almost always lit. If annoying insects do not give you rest, then a folk remedy for mosquitoes in nature will help - coniferous smoke, for which it is enough to throw a fir branch or cones into the fire.
• To protect your baby from insect bites, use cedar oil. It can be applied to the skin or things. This folk remedy for mosquitoes is simply ideal for children, because this substance not only repels parasites, but also helps to heal abrasions and various skin lesions.

Important! When choosing a mosquito repellent, do not forget about their additional effect on the human body. So, cloves have an invigorating effect and are ideal for walking, but before going to bed, it is best to use mint or valerian, which will calm and set you up for a good rest.

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Going for a walk, think in advance of protecting yourself and your children from annoying insects. A correctly selected folk remedy for mosquitoes will not only not harm the body, but also provide a comfortable family walk in the fresh air.