Remedy for mosquitoes in the car

Nature in the summer is simply wonderful! It is possible to rest with pleasure in the forest, on lakes, rivers, if not winged and vile bloodsucking attack. In most regions of the country, mosquitoes begin to show activity in May and do not quit until late autumn, because cold snap is only good for them, beneficially influencing the life expectancy of females. Since the bloodsuckers are precisely females, effective protection against mosquitoes remains relevant until the first frost. If you are accustomed to rest when traveling by car, you should know what remedy for mosquitoes in the car to choose, what to look for when choosing the composition of the drug, so as not to poison together with insects on the road.

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Mosquito protection

More than 3 thousand species of bloodsucking importunate insects live on the planet, of which about 100 can be found on the territory of our country. On Earth, mosquitoes appeared in the Cretaceous period, but for many centuries mankind has neverinvented how to get rid of annoying insects once and for all.

Fighting bloodsuckers is usually done in two ways:

1. Repelling. The path of scaring is more preferable not because of humanity, but because of the least damage - for both nature and man. Do not forget that mosquitoes are not only bothersome insects, which bring suffering and dangerous diseases, but also food for dragonflies, birds, fish and other animals. Repelling mosquitoes is possible in two ways:
   • With the help of chemicals that have an unpleasant smell( in terms of mosquitoes).
   • With the help of ultrasound, which( in theory) should frighten insects, they give discomfort.
2. Destruction. Total destruction of insects can cause an imbalance in the ecosystem, but sometimes after a regular mosquito attack, when there is no living place on the body, one does not want to think about biological equilibrium. Then the thought comes only one: to kill them all. You can also destroy annoying bloodsuckers in several ways:
   • Chemical using repellents.
   • Mechanical, using fumigants or killer traps.

Consider ways to protect more in detail, in order to understand what means of mosquito in the car will do the most.

Mechanical protection against mosquitoes

The task of mechanical methods of mosquito protection is to prevent the bloodsuckers from reaching the target. With this task gauze capes, hats and hoods with grids successfully cope. In apartments with this task mosquito nets successfully cope. Since mosquitoes have a very long and sharp sting that easily passes through thin clothes, going for a walk, hiking or fishing, put on a tight jacket with long sleeves, and stretch high socks on your feet to leave no chance for the bloodsuckers.

But as in conditions of persistent heat and scorching sun rays, it is not interesting to wrap yourself up as a cabbage, you need to think about other ways of protection, especially if you need a mosquito repellent to the car.

Physical security

These tools include:

1. Destructive traps. At the heart of the catcher is attracting the nest with the help of light and heat. The flying insect is sucked in by the air created by the portable fan. Getting into a closed, enclosed space, an insect does not find an outlet and can not get out by itself.

Important! Mosquito traps are also excellent for crocheting small flies, flies and any flying insects.

1. Ultrasonic scarers. The creators of the devices claim that the repeller simulates the mosquito alarm sounds issued by mosquito males or sounds released by dragonflies - the main enemies of flying insects. Ultrasonic devices are characterized by portability and low power consumption. Often, such devices are produced in the form of a small keychain, because of what are perfectly suited as a remedy for mosquitoes in a car. The piezoceramic element of the device creates oscillations of a certain frequency, which frighten off the bloodsuckers. The effectiveness of the device depends on the frequency of the radiation, that is, on the correct setting of the ultrasonic device.

Important! Depending on the frequency of radiation, the device can have a negative impact not only on mosquitoes, but also on any animals, as well as humans. Therefore, if you decide to take just such a mosquito remedy in a car, be very attentive and careful when choosing. Mentally check with the manufacturer or seller for any specifications, possible side effects, quality certificates, etc.

Chemical protection

Of course, on the beach canvas pants, a jacket and a hat with a mosquito net will look, at least, ridiculous. In this case, it is better to use chemical means of protection( repellents).The product range is unlimited. These are sprays, lotions, creams, gels, and even an "anti-mosquito" bracelet.

Advantages of

Repelling with chemicals is effective for the following reasons:

1. Synthetic chemistry allows a person to become "tasteless" for mosquitoes for a certain time.
2. Chemical smell brings discomfort to mosquitoes and makes a person even invisible due to the fact that the aroma of a living specimen with tasty blood is covered by elements of the periodic table.
3. Chemical agents irritate organs of smell, breathing and touch of insects, and also poison them "under the noise."

Safety

It should be noted that not all chemicals are equally useful. By the degree of harmfulness, they can be grouped as follows:

1. The most dangerous are lotions and creams that can cause serious poisoning, rashes and even allergies if you use the product in large quantities. Against the backdrop of problems, the bite of a mosquito will seem like nothing.
2. Aerosols and sprays are much safer, but they are also not recommended to be applied to the skin, it is better to sprinkle the product with clothes and hair.

What kind of remedy for mosquitoes in the car to give preference - decide for yourself. But keep in mind that you can not spray aerosol substances in an enclosed space, and if the room is constantly ventilated, the active chemistry will quickly evaporate.

Efficiency

The main active substance of most chemical preparations is diethyltoluamide, and the higher its content in repellent, the more effective it is. However, at a concentration of more than 40%, the drug can damage human health, and at the same time, if it is less than 20% in the composition of the remedy, then such products will not be effective.

Important! For children, special means of protection against mosquitoes are produced, with an insecticide content of not more than 7%.The effectiveness of drugs for children is achieved by the addition of essential oils and extenders.

Useful advices:

• Before buying a repellent, be sure to familiarize yourself with the composition of the product. Sprays are divided into 2 groups: those that can be applied only to clothes( with high concentration of insecticide) and more delicate, which can be used for the body.
• Do not use repellents systematically, because poisons contained in the media can be absorbed by the body and absorbed into the blood.
• Be very careful when using the electric fumigator. When using such a mosquito remedy in a car, the windows should be open. Close them should be only 1,5-2 hours after the death of insects( the device in this case must be turned off).
• Fumigators that kill insects with poisons are also not harmless to humans. When using more than 3 hours indoors, the poison from the fumigator enters through the respiratory system into the blood. It is strictly forbidden to use fumigators for allergic people.

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What folk remedies for mosquitoes to take in the car?

Folk remedies for mosquitoes are considered the most harmless and harmless to the human body. This is especially important if you spend a long time in the car and the children travel with them. In this case, no chemical agents, as well as ultrasonic repellents or fumigators should be used. It is better to listen to the advice of folk wisdom and use the smells of plants that scare away mosquitoes.

Here are some examples of several known tools:

1. Carnation. In Soviet times, Cologne was used. However, such cologne is already difficult to find in stores, and it is not very similar to the Soviet one. Therefore, we offer ourselves to prepare the following remedy: dried, unopened flower buds of clove tree( 5 g), pour a glass of water and boil for 15 minutes. Mix a small amount of the decoction with any cologne. The product can be applied to open areas of the skin or spread out cotton swabs soaked in decoction, through the car's interior.
2. Essential oils. Mosquito brothers do not tolerate essential oils with a scent: valerians, anise, basil, eucalyptus, cloves, and also tea tree. Acquire any essential oil of these plants in the pharmacy and add 5-10 drops to any base( milk, cream).Lubricate the open areas of the body. Essential oils can also be dripped to a source of heat or fire( incandescent lamp, aroma lamp, etc.).In the car you can use cotton swabs moistened with essential oils or special fresheners with such flavor. This will be the best remedy for mosquitoes in a car.
3. Freshly cut leaves and flowers of bird cherry, basil, wormwood, Dalmatian chamomile scared off insects. Arrange for the car bunches of the above plants - bloodsuckers do not fly up and close.
4. Coniferous odor. Use in the car fragrance with the smell of fir cones, needles, cedar, so as not to leave bloodsuckers a single chance of access to your car. Vietnamese balm "Asterisk".The good old balm perfectly repels mosquitoes. Lubricate the skin with open areas of skin or spread open sprockets over the car to scare off insects.

Some wrestlers with bloodsuckers claim that mosquitoes do not tolerate yellow color. Therefore, leaving hiking, podyschu clothes suitable shade, sit in the car yellow and arrange all of these people, "repellents" - not a single mosquito will bother you and your travel companions.