Remedy for mosquitoes and ticks

The warm season brings us not only joy, but also some sorrows and troubles associated with the bites of various insects. Although at present, the mosquito and tick remedy 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 from pests.

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Why use funds from bloodsuckers?

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

And annoying mosquitoes, which do not give rest not only during rest outside the city, but also in their own apartment, can cause an allergic reaction in people with increased sensitivity.

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The best remedy for mosquitoes and ticks

Insect repellents differ not only in the form and method of application, but also in the duration of action. Some drugs destroy, others only repel mosquitoes or ticks, and some drugs act against mosquitoes and ticks.

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

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

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

Important! The main part of the repellents released on the world market is based on DETA - a very strong substance against blood-sucking creatures, but quite toxic. The safest for humans are repellents made on the basis of pyrethroids.

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How to protect yourself from mosquitoes?

Consider in order all the protective equipment against mosquitoes and ticks, and introduce you to their advantages and disadvantages. All chemicals can be divided into 2 large groups:

1. Fumigants (from Lat. Fumigo - smoke, fumigate).
2. Repellents (from Lat. Repello - drive away, push away).

Fumigants

These funds from mosquitoes and ticks belong to 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 of this group:

1. A device with a plate is called an electrofumigator. The appliance is plugged in. Principle of action: during the heating of the plate, the toxic substance from the heat begins to evaporate, and all mosquitoes in the room disappear, and then completely die.
2. On sale there is another version of the electrofumigator - liquid, and it looks like a bottle with liquid and with a rod inside. The principle of operation of the liquid device is the same as in the version with the plates with the only difference being that the rod is heated.

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

3. Fumigants, produced in the form of a spiral impregnated with an insecticide, act after they are set on fire. The smoke dissipates and first repels mosquitoes, and then - kills them.

Important! Such a device is perfect for trips out of town or fishing. It is good to use a steaming spiral on the outdoor terrace in the country, but in cramped living quarters it is not recommended to use this mosquito and tick repellent.

In terms of efficiency, the spiral is no different from the electrofumigator, only the radius of action varies.

Repellents

This type of product, unlike fumigants, does not kill insects, but only scares them off for a while. Repellents are different and come in the form of aerosols, creams, emulsions, etc. Chemical products are applied to exposed areas of the skin or sprayed directly onto clothing.

Important! When using a repellent, which includes DETA, it is necessary to ensure that the mosquito and ticks do not get into the mouth, eyes, as well as damaged, exposed 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 - scare away by a pungent odor;
• third means of mosquitoes and ticks, evaporating, irritate the smell of insects, which for some time simply cease to notice you.

Important! Aerosol release repellents last 2–3 hours, and mosquitoes and ticks in the form of a cream last longer.

The disadvantages of chemicals

The most important drawback of the above funds 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 had a severe allergic reaction.

The electrofumigator is also not a harmless electric device, because it requires increased attention and caution when using it.

An alternative to chemicals from mosquitoes and ticks is repellers that act on insects using ultrasound or current:

• some devices repel insects using ultrasonic waves that people don’t hear;
• others attract insects and kill them with a low-discharge electric shock.

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

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Folk remedies for mosquito control

If you are an opponent of chemicals or a drug is not at hand, then refer to time-tested folk remedies. We offer some of them.

Aroma oils

Mosquitoes are very sensitive to smell:

• Cedar.
• Eucalyptus.
• Anise.
• Carnations.
• Basilica
• Tea tree.

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

Advice:

• Use tea tree oil also for bites - it relieves inflammation and prevents itching.
• Apply plant oil to pieces of cloth or cotton and place them in the corners of the rooms. An annoying insect will not bother you.
• Put the aroma oil in the light bulbs or in the fireplace for firewood, and in nature - in a fire or a candle, and you will beat off the hunt for mosquitoes to be near a source that emits an unpleasant smell for them.
• Incense sticks are also effective in killing and repelling mosquitoes.

Spices

Fragrant spices that are delicious for us are disgusting for mosquitoes, so use the following recipes to scare away insects:

1. Vanillin. 2 sachets mix with 50 ml of water. With the prepared solution, lubricate exposed areas of the body. Vanillin can be poured into alcohol or vodka and also applied to the skin.
2. Cloves. 2 tbsp. l cloves of fragrant cloves pour 50 ml of hot water. Allow the product to infuse, and then lubricate the body with it.

Important! If the clove is filled with alcohol, this will enhance the aroma.

Dried chamomile

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

Natural repellents

Natural repellents include:

• Tobacco smoke.
• Camphor.
• Smoke from juniper twigs.
• Smoke from spruce and pine cones.
• Sagebrush.
• Nettle.

Advice:

• While camping, place nettles, cones, wormwood in the bonfire - mosquitoes will not fly closer than 5 meters.
• In the country, plant basil, mint, chamomile, lavender - so you get rid of annoying insects. If you prepare bouquets of these plants and put them indoors, then there will be no trace of mosquitoes.
• Neither mites nor mosquitoes will touch you, if you go on a trip to nature, you eat a clove of garlic. Standing out sweat will become your protector 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 tool, and you will sleep peacefully. This remedy for mosquitoes and ticks will also be effective when traveling fishing or out of town, where there are hordes of mosquitoes.

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What to do with mosquito bites?

If, despite all the remedies, you were unable to avoid a mosquito bite, then use the following recommendations:

1. Immediately apply something cold to the bite site to quickly relieve swelling and itching.
2. Wipe the wound with a solution of baking soda or any alcohol-containing solution, for example, cologne.
3. Brush the bites with the crushed leaves (washed) of mint, plantain or parsley. Dandelion juice is also good for this purpose.
4. Yogurt or kefir will help you get rid of the consequences of a bite.
5. Use an asterisk. This balm was, is and will be the first assistant for bites.
6. If, even after the measures taken, the edema has not decreased, drink an antihistamine and lubricate the affected area with an anti-allergic ointment.

Important! In no case do not comb the place of the bite, so as not to aggravate the situation.

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How to protect yourself from ticks?

The scourge of all forests, which prevents almost half the summer from traveling peacefully, is a tick. You can protect yourself from insects long before they appear in the forest - with the help of a series of vaccinations against encephalitis. Of course, this will help not to get a serious illness, but it will not save from bites of parasites and Lyme disease.

The second option to protect against insects is the use of deterrents (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 a hat. In addition, treat clothes and body with repellents that scare away ticks.

Advice:

• Try walking on well-trodden paths and paved paths. Do not climb into the thicket where a tick lives in the thick grass.
• After each walk, carefully inspect clothing and body. Be sure to take a shower.

Important! If you find the tick too late, and it has already managed to dig into the body, do not panic, but carefully remove it: grab the tick body with tweezers and carefully remove it with screw-like movements. Place the bite on iodine. Even better - immediately contact the nearest medical institution, where you are guaranteed to be removed from the skin safely for your health. After you have removed the insect, submit it for analysis.

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Most popular mosquito and tick remedies

The most famous mosquito repellents include:

• “Fumitox” (Russia).
• “Data” (Russia).
• “Autan” (Germany).
• “Raptor” (France)

Features of the use of funds from mosquitoes and ticks from world manufacturers:

1. Well proven when applied to the skin “Fumitox” and “Autan”. Their only drawback is poor water resistance. The effectiveness of drugs is greatly reduced during sweating.
2. "Raptor" is most effective in plates for electric fumigators.
3. “Deta” refers to combination products and acts on both mosquitoes and ticks. The disadvantage of this drug is a pungent smell, so we do not recommend using it for people prone to allergies.
4. Good consumer feedback was received by the Russian defense line Reftamid. This line includes a mosquito spray and an effective aerosol from ticks - “Reftamid Taiga”. The aerosol contains in its composition the toxic substance alfamethrin, which has a nerve-paralytic effect on the tick. “Reftamid Taiga” was successfully tested in the most dangerous places in the taiga area, densely populated with ticks.
5. Very popular was the remedy for ticks and mosquitoes “Gardex Extreme” (Italy). The kit includes: cream, roller mosquito repellent and aerosol spray from ticks. “Gardex” introduced two more “Gardex Family” protective lines for the whole family and “Gardex Baby” used for small children on the world market.

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

• “Moskitol-Antiklesh” (France).
• “KRA-rep” (Russia).

Of the repellent insect repellents, they gained popularity:

• “Biban” (Slovenia).
• “Off-Extreme” (USA).
• Pencil “Pretix” (Russia).

How to apply funds:

• Apply creams and lotions to the skin without rubbing. Pay special attention to places and items of clothing that are attractive for crawling or flying insects.
• Apply repellents to skin and clothing from a distance of 10-15 cm, depending on the purpose of the product.

Important! If repellent is applied to clothing, then remove it before processing so that the product does not accidentally get on the skin. After drying the clothes a bit, put them back on.

Do not forget to reapply the drug as soon as the expiration time indicated on the package.

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Remedies for mosquitoes and ticks for children

Mosquitoes love to bite babies, because they have such delicate skin and it is not difficult to bite through it. To protect your child from bloodsucking, use the following guidelines:

1. If the child is small and spends time outdoors in a stroller, and at home in a crib, then build him a protective canopy of gauze or some common mesh. To protect the child, drip clove oil on the canopy of the stroller.
2. If the child is older (from 3 years old), then use special children's repellents marked “For children” or “Safe for children” to protect him.

Important! Do not smear the child with chemicals “just like that” if you walk in the park and one annoying mosquito winds nearby, because chemistry can do more harm when absorbed into the skin than a couple of insect bites.

3. School children (in the absence of allergies), you can use repellents in the form of cream, milk, lotion. Apply them with a thin layer, without rubbing into the skin, carefully following the manufacturer's recommendations.
4. You can also use special wipes soaked in anti-mosquito repellent, but make sure that the substance does not get on the wounds, scratches, mouth and mucous membranes of the child. Do not process the face and hands of the child so that the repellent, together with sweat, does not get into the eyes and mouth, and from the licked fingers into the body.
5. If possible, treat baby clothes as much as possible rather than skin.
6. Apply any protective agent no more than 2-3 times a day, and after returning from a walk, be sure to wash the product off the skin of the child with warm water and soap.
7. When buying funds for a child, be sure to pay attention to the label.On the packaging should be the word "Prolonger." Baby repellents contain only prolongators and essential oils. Another recipe is not suitable for babies.

Important! The maximum time for protecting the product is no more than 4 hours, and if the label indicates 8-10 hours of protection against mosquitoes, this label is not approved by the Ministry of Health.

8. To protect babies, there are special odorless fumigants. For example, the records “Fumitoks Nezhenka”, “Raptor Nekusayka”. Turn on the electrofumigator in the absence of the baby 1-2 hours before bedtime, place it no closer than 1 m from the crib.

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

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

Important! Many buyers noticed that the bracelets have a strong smell, which means that they can cause allergies in children. In addition, according to experts of the research institute, mosquito repellent bracelets for children were not tested with them.

Tip:

Do not use in the room where the child sleeps or spends there a lot of time with devices with chemical components, such as insecticidal spirals or insect aerosols.

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We hope that you, using safe, natural insect repellents, will get rid of their annoying presence forever. Have a good rest in nature, cottage and good dreams!