Insect repellent

Summer is the most long-awaited time of the year, because it is in this season you can walk in nature and relax on the coast. However, you may be spoiled by the pleasure of summer rest, but at the same time there are enough biting insects. Trying to protect themselves from these parasites, everyone tries to find the most suitable for themselves - inexpensive, and at the same time reliable, remedy for mosquitoes. From this article you will learn what can be used to combat bloodsuckers without harm to one's own health.

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What is dangerous for mosquitoes?

There are spoiling our lives mosquitoes in May, and disappear only with the first frosts of November. One bite of a small bloodsucker can cause serious health problems. Trite, combing the place of bite, you run the risk of causing an allergic reaction of the body or infectious disease.

Important! A physically healthy person is able to tolerate about 500 mosquito bites without any consequences for health, except for an irritating itch. But there are people for whom even one bite of an insect can be deadly dangerous. That's why it's worth knowing how to protect yourself from these pests at home and on the street with the help of folk remedies from mosquitoes.

The truth and myths about mosquitoes

There are many human opinions that concern small bloodsuckers, so we decided to make a selection of the most interesting ones:

1. One of the most common myths is the assertion that a mosquito bites only once in their life. In fact, a female mosquito can sting up to eight times a night.
2. Mosquitoes and midges are especially attracted by tender baby skin - this is true. Here the matter is in elementary access - thin skin is easier and faster to bite. Therefore, the mosquito remedy for children should be more effective.
3. Only female insects bite - it's true. To develop their own kind, they need proteins contained in human blood.
4. Attracts mosquitoes exclusively the smell of sweat, and the fact that they love a certain blood group is just another myth. More often they can bite those people who have more sugar in their blood.
5. The mosquito males swarmed by crowds do not pose any threat, because they feed exclusively on flower nectar. This is true, which in fact does not give us anything. In appearance, you can hardly understand the representative of the male or female half before you.
6. Also, insects do not like heights, so they can rarely be found above the fifth floor. With this statement, all people whose apartment is located at this level will accurately agree. Mosquitoes for them are rare guests and there is no need to look for a mosquito remedy.
7. Before committing a bite, a mosquito female injects under the skin with saliva, which prevents the blood from clotting. It is she who causes irritation or even allergy. This opinion is doubtful, since it has such an effect not the saliva itself, but the special substances contained in it-anticoagulants.

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

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

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

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Cons of chemical protection against mosquitoes

Many people search for a rescue from insects in a store or a pharmacy in order to get the mass media advertised the best remedy for mosquitoes. However, most consumers do not even know the dangers of such creams, lotions and aerosols.

Toxic composition of

All popular repellents include diethylphthalate( DETA), which in itself is a true poison. It is because of this substance that fans of popular products have skin inflammations such as irritation, allergy and even eczema.

Important! According to the research group "Greenpeace" diethyl phthalate is recognized as one of the most dangerous for human chemicals. Namely, this component forms the basis of pharmacy products from mosquitoes.

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

Important! The concentration of the substance should in no case exceed 7% if you are selecting a remedy for mosquitoes for a child or a woman "in position" and decided to take exactly one of these drugs.

And an adult should think carefully before risking his own health. Can it still be better to use proven and safe folk remedies for mosquitoes?

Terms of use

In addition to questionable repellents, modern chemical plants offer various fumigants, among which are known to all smoking spirals and electric fumigators. Pyrotechnics from mosquitoes are well suited for repelling insects in nature during picnics or fishing. The way of using them is very simple, because it's enough to set fire to the edge of the spiral and leave it to smoke.

Important! Do not use spirals indoors, regardless of its area.

Universality

Electric mosquito products are used mainly in the apartment, because they require a connection to the electrical network. Often, the active ingredients are presented in the form of specialized tablets or liquid. But to act like this protection begins in 10-15 minutes after being included in the network.

Important! That's just all these tools radiate a specific smell. And although manufacturers convince us of the safety of such substances, it is worthwhile to think about the advisability of using them. In the course of research, allergic reactions and a decrease in immunity in humans due to the active use of fumigants were observed.

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Popular remedies for mosquitoes

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

• Do not like the pests of the smell of valerian and tobacco smoke. That is why an effective national remedy for mosquitoes in the room is the evaporation of camphor above the burner.
• Since antiquity in the countryside for the repelling of insects, decoction of the roots of common weed-grass-grass is used.
• Also as a folk remedy for mosquitoes in the house you can use finely chopped leaves and freshly harvested flowers.
• Repels insects and the smell of plants such as cloves, basil and eucalyptus. As a remedy for mosquitoes, you can use oils of these plants, which are best to drop on the source of fire - a fireplace, a candle or a heated frying pan.
• As a remedy for mosquitoes and their bites, you can use the essential oil of tea tree.
• During picnics in the fresh air, a fire is almost always kindled. If you are not allowed to rest bothersome insects, then the national remedy for mosquitoes in the nature - coniferous smoke, for which it is enough to throw a fir branch or cones into the fire.
• To protect against insect bites of your baby, use cedar oil. It can be applied to the skin or things. This folk remedy for mosquitoes is just perfect for children, because this substance not only repels parasites, but also contributes to the healing of abrasions and various skin lesions.

Important! Choosing funds for mosquitoes, do not forget about their additional effect on the human body. So, the carnation has an invigorating effect and is ideal for walking, but before going to bed it is best to use mint or valerian, which will calm and tune for a good rest.

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