Remedy for mosquitoes and ticks

The warm season of the year brings us not only joy, but also some griefs and troubles associated with the bites of various insects. Although currently the remedy for mosquitoes and ticks is not uncommon in stores, but it can act differently and the drug is also available in various forms: cream, candle, spiral, plate, pencil, napkin impregnated with a special substance, etc. The most important thing is to choose a safe and effective drug against pests.

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Why use funds from the bloodsuckers?

It's with sunny days that microscopic scoundrels wake up, which can harm a person's health, for example, a mite can infect a person with a dangerous disease - encephalitis.

A bothersome mosquitoes, not resting not only during the holidays outside the city, but also in their own apartment, can cause people with hypersensitivity allergic reaction.

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The best remedy for mosquitoes and ticks

Insect protection products differ not only in the form and method of application, but also in the time of action. Some drugs are destroyed, others - only mosquitoes or ticks are scared off, and some remedies are effective against mosquitoes and against ticks.

Important! For nature lovers, as well as people who work for a long time in the forest, for example, foresters and loggers, it is preferable to purchase combined preparations.

The most common repellents( deterrents) can include both chemical components and substances of natural origin. A combination of mosquito and mite remedies may include:

• Pyrethroids.
• Essential oils.
• Alcohols.
• Diethyl phthalate( DETA).
• Other accessories.

Important! The main part of the deterrent products produced in the world market is made on the basis of DETA - a very strong substance against bloodsucking creatures, however quite toxic. The most safe for humans are repellents, produced on the basis of pyrethroids.

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How to protect yourself from mosquitoes?

Consider in order all the protective equipment from mosquitoes and ticks, and we will acquaint you with their advantages and disadvantages. All chemicals can be divided into 2 large groups:

1. Fumigants( from the Latin Fumigo - smoke, fumigated).
2. Repellents( from Latin Repello - drive away, repel).

Fumigants

These mosquitoes and ticks are part of the group of chemicals that kill insects. For household use fumigants are produced in the form of plates or spirals impregnated with an insecticide( poisonous substance).

Types of products in this group:

1. The device with a plate is called an electric fumigator. The appliance switches on. Principle of action: during the heating of the plate, the poisonous substance from the heat begins to evaporate, and all mosquitoes in the room disappear, and then completely die.
2. There is another version of the electrofumigator on the market - liquid, and it looks like a bottle with a liquid and with a rod inside. The principle of operation of a liquid device is the same as in the version with plates with the only difference that the rod is heated.

Important! The effectiveness of electrofumigators depends on the size of the room. A quality, good device is designed for a room up to 12 m2.If you use the device in a larger room, its efficiency decreases. In larger rooms it is better to use several devices.

1. Fumigants, produced in the form of a spiral impregnated with an insecticide, act after they are ignited. Smoke dissipates and first repels mosquitoes, and then kills them.

Important! This device is perfect for a trip outside the city or for fishing. It is good to use a smoking spiral on an outdoor terrace in the country, but in close living areas it is not recommended to use this remedy for mosquitoes and ticks.

The efficiency of the spiral is no different from the electrofumigator, only the range of action varies.

Repellents This type of remedy, unlike fumigants, does not kill insects, but only repels them for a while. Repellents are different and are available in the form of aerosols, creams, emulsions, etc. Chemicals are applied to exposed skin areas or sprayed directly onto clothing.

Important! When applying the repellent, which contains DETA, it is necessary to ensure that the remedy for mosquitoes and mites does not get into the mouth, eyes, and also damaged, open areas of the skin.

The principle of action of repellents, which include essential oils, alcohols, is different:

• some products make our skin inedible for mosquitoes;
• others - scared away with a pungent smell;
• third means from mosquitoes and ticks, evaporating, irritate the sense of smell of insects, which for a while just stop noticing you.

Important! Repellents of the aerosol form of release operate 2-3 hours, and the remedy for mosquitoes and mites in the form of a cream - a longer time.

Disadvantages of chemical agents

The most important drawback of the above described means is the presence of toxic substances in their composition, even in small quantities.

Important! A study of specialists showed that 12 percent of citizens using insecticides acquired the strongest allergic reaction.

Electrofumigator is also not an inoffensive electrical appliance, because it requires increased attention and caution when using it.

An alternative to chemical agents for mosquitoes and ticks are the insect repellers that act on the insects with the help of ultrasound or current:

• some devices repel insects with the help of ultrasonic waves that people do not hear;
• others - attract insects and kill them with a low-current shock.

Important! All devices work from the network and are considered to be the most effective today. However, the impact on humans of such devices has not been fully explored yet - therefore it is up to you to decide whether to use it or not.

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Folk Remedies for mosquito control

If you are not at hand with a chemical or a product, please refer to time-tested folk remedies. We offer some of them.

Aroma oils

Mosquitoes react very sensitively to the smell:

• Cedar.
• Eucalyptus.
• Anisa.
• Carnations.
• Basilica.
• of the Tea Tree.

Important! If you have oil of at least one of the listed plants, then apply to the whiskey, wrists, shoulders, behind the ears and spread all open areas of the body. For some time, the fragrant protective shell is provided to you.

Tips:

• Use the tea tree oil also with bites - it removes inflammation and prevents itching.
• Apply the plant oil to pieces of cloth or cotton wool and spread them in the corners of the rooms. An importunate insect will not bother you.
• Drop the aroma oil on the light bulbs or into the fireplace for firewood, and in nature - in a fire or a candle, and you will beat the hunt for mosquitoes near a source that emits an unpleasant smell for them.
• Aromatic sticks are also effective for the destruction and repelling of mosquitoes.

Spices and spices

Aromatic spices and spices, appetizing for us, are disgusting for mosquitoes, so use the following recipes to scare off insects:

1. Vanillin. Mix 2 sachets with 50 ml of water. Lubricate open areas of the body with the prepared solution. Vanillin can be poured into alcohol or vodka and also applied to the skin.
2. Carnation.2 tbsp.l.buds of fragrant cloves pour 50 ml of hot water. Leave it on, and then lubricate the body.

Important! If the clove is poured with alcohol, then this will enhance the flavor.

Dried camomile

Chop the flowers of chamomile and put them in a linen bag. Chamomile is harmless to humans, but is harmful to mosquitoes - it affects their nerve cells. Carry a bag of chamomile with you, and the insect will not bother you.

Natural repellers

The natural repellent means:

• Tobacco smoke.
• Camphor.
• Smoke from twigs of juniper.
• Smoke from fir and pine cones.
• Wormwood.
• Nettles.

Tips:

• While in the campaign, put in the fire nettles, cones, wormwood - closer than 5 meters, mosquitoes will not fly.
• At the dacha, drop the basil, mint, chamomile, lavender - so you will get rid of annoying insects. If you prepare bunches from these plants and put them in a room, then there will be no trace of mosquitoes.
• Neither ticks nor mosquitoes will touch you, if you go on a hike, on nature, you will eat a clove of garlic. Standing out sweat will be your defender for the whole day.

Carbolic acid

Sprinkle the wall next to the bed with carbolic acid, and moisten your face and hands with a weak solution of this remedy, and you will sleep peacefully. This remedy for mosquitoes and ticks will also be effective for trips to fishing or out of town, where whole hordes of mosquitoes meet.

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What to do with mosquito bites?

If, despite all the means of protection, you did not manage to avoid a mosquito bite, then use the following recommendations:

1. Immediately apply something cold to the site of the bite to quickly remove swelling and itching.
2. Clean the wound with a solution of baking soda or any alcohol-containing solution, for example, cologne.
3. Lubricate the bites with mashed leaves( rinsed) mint, plantain or parsley. Dandelion juice is also good for this purpose.
4. To get rid of the consequences of bite you will help sour or kefir.
5. Use the asterisk. This balm was, is and will be the first helper with bites.
6. If, and after the measures taken, the swelling does not decrease, drink an antihistamine drug and apply an anti-allergic ointment to the affected area.

Important! Do not scratch the bite place in any way, in order not to aggravate the situation.

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How to protect yourself from ticks?

The scourge of all forests, which does not allow to travel quietly for almost half of the summer, is a tick. Protect against insects can be long before they appear in the forest - with a series of vaccinations against encephalitis. Of course, this will help to not be ill with a serious illness, but it will not save parasites and Lyme disease from bites.

The second variant of protection against insects is the use of scaring agents( repellents) during a walk.

Important! Going for a walk in the forest or city park, try to wear clothes that can cover the maximum area of ​​your body. Be sure to use the headdress. Clothes and body are treated additionally with repellents, which are scared off by ticks.

Tips:

• Try to walk the beaten paths and paved paths. Do not climb into a thick thicket, where a mite lives in the thick grass.
• After each walk carefully inspect clothing and body. Be sure to take a shower.

Important! If you find the mite too late, and he has already managed to dig into the body, do not panic, but gently remove it: grasp the body of the tick with forceps and screw-like movements, carefully remove it. Lubricate the bite site with iodine. Even better - immediately go to the nearest medical institution, where it is guaranteed to be safely removed from your skin for your health. After you extracted the insect, take it for analysis.

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Most popular mosquito and mite remedies

The most famous mosquito protection products are:

• "Fumitox"( Russia).
• "DETA"( Russia).
• "Autan"( Germany).
• "Raptor"( France)

Features of the use of mosquito and ticks from world manufacturers:

1. Well proven when applied to the skin "Fumitox" and "Autan".Their only drawback - a weak water resistance. The effectiveness of the drugs is greatly reduced during sweat secretion.
2. "Raptor" is most effective in plates for electric fumigators.
3. "DETA" refers to combined remedies and affects both mosquitoes and ticks. Lack of this drug - a sharp smell, so people prone to allergies to use it is not recommended.
4. The Russian protection line "Reftamid" received good customer feedback. This line includes a spray from mosquitoes and an effective aerosol from ticks - "Reftamid Taiga".The aerosol contains in its composition the poisonous substance alfametrin, which exerts a nerve-paralytic effect on the tick."Reftamide Taiga" was successfully tested in the most dangerous places in the taiga area, densely populated with ticks.
5. "Gardex Extreme"( Italy) has received great popularity from ticks and mosquitoes. The kit includes: cream, roller repellent from mosquitoes and aerosol can from ticks."Gardex" introduced two more protective lines "Gardex Family", intended for the whole family, and "Gardex Baby", used for small children in the world market.

It is worth noting such aerosols that kill mites, as:

• "Mosquito-Anti-cell"( France).
• "KRA-REP"( Russia).

From the insect repellent means, the popularity has gained:

• "Biban"( Slovenia).
• "Off-Extreme"( USA).Pencil "Pretex"( Russia).

How to apply:

• Creams and lotions spread on the skin without rubbing. Pay special attention to places and elements of clothing, attractive for creeping or flying insects.
• Apply repellent to skin and clothing from a distance of 10-15 cm, depending on the intended use of the product.

Important! If repellent is applied to clothing, remove it before treatment so that the product does not accidentally get on the skin. After drying the clothes a little, wear it back.

Do not forget to apply the drug again as soon as the expiration time indicated on the package has expired.

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Mosquitoes and mites for children

Mosquitoes love to bite babies, because they have such tender skin and it's easy to bite it. To protect the child from bloodsuckers, use the following recommendations:

1. If the child is small and spends time outdoors in a wheelchair, and at home in a crib, then build a protective canopy of gauze or some kind of net. To protect the child, drip the clove oil on the canopy of the stroller.
2. If the child is older( from 3 years old), then for his protection, use special children's repellents marked "For Children" or "Safe for Children".

Important! Do not smear the child with chemical means "just like that" if you are walking in a park and one annoying mosquito is bumping around, because chemistry can do more harm by soaking in the skin than a couple of insect bites.

1. Children of school age( in the absence of allergies), you can use repellents in the form of cream, milk, lotion. Apply them to a thin layer, not rubbing into the skin, carefully following the manufacturer's recommendations.
2. You can use special wipes impregnated with an anti-mosquito compound, however, make sure that the substance does not get on the wounds, scratches, mouth and mucous membranes of the child. Do not handle the face and hands of the child, so that the repellent, together with sweat, does not hit the eyes and mouth, and from the licked fingers - into the body.
3. If possible, it is best to maximally process children's clothing, rather than the skin.
4. Do not apply any protective equipment more than 2-3 times a day, and after returning from a walk, wash the product off the skin of the child with warm water and soap.
5. When buying funds for a child, be sure to pay attention to the label. The packaging must have the word "Prolongator".Baby repellents contain only prolongators and essential oils. Another formula for babies is not suitable.

Important! The maximum time of protection of the remedy is not more than 4 hours, and if the label indicates 8-10 hours of protection from mosquitoes, this label is not approved by the Ministry of Health.

1. For protection of children there are special fumigants without a smell. For example, the plates "Fumitoks Nezhenka", "Raptor Nekusaika."Electrofumigator included in the absence of a baby 1-2 hours before bedtime, place it no closer than 1 m from the baby cot.

Important! If, after using the fumigator, the child begins to sneeze, cough, and his eyes water, then immediately turn off the device, immediately ventilate the room.

1. One of the recent inventions is an anti-mosquito children's bracelet, it does not contain toxic substances, it is worn on the foot or wrist of a child. To protect the baby during sleep, hang the bracelet on the bed.

Important! Many buyers have noticed that the bracelets have a strong smell, which means that in children they can cause allergies. In addition, according to experts from the Institute, bracelets for mosquitoes for children they have not been tested.

Advice:

Do not use in a room where the child sleeps or spends much time with instruments with chemical components, for example insecticide spirals or insecticides.

We hope that you, using safe, natural insecticides, get rid of their intrusive presence forever. Have a good rest in nature, summer cottage and quiet dreams!