Mosquitoes create unbearable discomfort. Especially in the warm season, when the active phase of their life begins. At the same time, they are not only unpleasant, causing a lot of discomfort with their bites and buzzing, but also downright dangerous. Insects can carry diseases - from tularemia to malaria, meningitis. They also provoke allergic reactions.
Rating: 10 best mosquito repellents
Rating: 10 best mosquito repellents
Even the best spray against mosquitoes and ticks in nature does not always protect against other blood-sucking insects...
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There are several methods to get rid of uninvited guests. The specific approach to solving the issue depends on what the goals are.
- If it is necessary to secure the entire territory of a summer cottage, special powerful traps with a large range of action will be required. Chemicals can also be used to spray the area and various repellers.
- If we are talking about getting rid of mosquitoes at home, you will need compact traps or special fumigators.
When it comes to ensuring personal safety, repellents are used. Special odor-based chemicals that repel mosquitoes. They are produced in several forms. The most popular are sprays and creams, gels. But there are other options. For example, mosquito repellent bracelets.
Features of straps
Bracelets are made from different materials. Textile and silicone are especially popular, but their effectiveness does not depend on the structure of the product or design.
It is important to use the product correctly, and for this you must first read the instructions. It is best to store the strap, as recommended by the manufacturer, in a special convenient container.
Bracelets for children and adults differ in length and size. For the latter, they are wider, which is completely natural. The color and design can be chosen to suit your taste.
Tick repellents
Relatively safe products are sprays, aerosols, lotions, ointments based on diethyltoluamide or DEET.
Preparations containing 30% of the active components are effective against ticks; if its proportion is less, synergists are additionally used. They are used against ticks and mosquitoes, as well as midges, flies and other harmful insects. DEET is used in children's products, but in a smaller percentage. Repellents are less effective than acaricides, but they are advisable to use in areas where the number of parasites is estimated to be average or minimal. Which drug is better to choose depends on personal preferences and age.
Effective repellents:
- Off-extreme;
- Reftamid-Maximum;
- Defi Taiga;
- Biban;
- Medilis-cyper;
- DEET;
- Moskitol.
The cost of drugs is from 100 rubles. To choose the best one, you need to take into account the individual characteristics of the body and the degree of contamination of the area. A direct contraindication is individual intolerance to the components.
What are the advantages of straps?
Let's consider the positive properties of anti-mosquito bracelets.
- They are safe. The silicone from which the accessory is made is hypoallergenic. If the strap is fabric, then the material will be natural. The bracelets are soaked in oil, which is also a natural product that cannot harm a person (with the exception of allergies).
- They are easy to use. Simply put the bracelet on your hand and fasten it with Velcro or a button. It is better not to cut off the excess, since there is impregnation there.
- They are durable. Provided proper storage and use, such a protective agent will be enough for the entire season of activity of blood-sucking insects.
- They are comfortable. A person simply puts on the strap and calmly goes about his business without feeling any discomfort. Now you can easily go with your family and friends for a picnic in a forest plantation, for a walk with the dog in the park, or for a bike ride.
Advice! After removing the bracelet, you should immediately put it in a container, where it should remain until the next time. This is necessary to prevent unnecessary evaporation of the impregnation.
Aerosols, creams and gels
Topical products (aerosols, creams and gels) are applied to the skin and provide protection against insects for several hours. They contain repellents and insecticides of natural or synthetic origin in small volumes, therefore they are relatively safe - both adults and children can use them. Children's aerosols and creams contain more natural ingredients and oils, so they are less likely to cause irritation. However, for sensitive skin prone to redness, it is better to choose a different method of protection - without the use of chemicals and direct contact with the skin.
About remedies against mosquito bites
Now at the pharmacy you can buy mosquito repellent in the form of a gel or ointment and a convenient bottle of spray. But they do not last as long and are not as reliable as a bracelet.
In addition, children under 3 years old are often not allowed to use them. And those who have an allergic reaction should completely forget about these bottles for the rest of their lives. But the straps will protect you anytime and anywhere.
It is only important to make sure that you or your child are not allergic to the essential oils contained in the impregnation of the bracelet.
Many people don’t understand what’s so special about this strap? Until they buy it and try it themselves, and this can be done right today.
Do you think that gels and ointments are more reliable? This is not entirely true. Mosquitoes do not land only on those areas where you have applied an odorous product. All other areas are at their complete disposal, which the insects enjoy using.
The bracelet is quite practical; it also has other advantages:
- it is not necessary to wear it on bare skin, you can attach it to the sleeve of your clothing;
- the rules of use are so simple that even a small child can understand them;
- The strap can also be worn on a backpack, attached to a stroller or attached to a trouser belt.
If you do not have hypersensitivity to citronella and other oils, you can safely purchase and wear this anti-mosquito bracelet.
Operating principle
Mosquitoes find their prey by the smell of carbon dioxide emitted by people and animals. This repellent strap contains essential oil, namely citronella. This is a natural substance that can interrupt the smell of a person or animal. Back in the 20th century, American scientists realized that this oil can be classified as a non-toxic pesticide. Thanks to the unusual bracelet that is placed on the hand, the pungent smell disappears, insects will not even fly up to a person, and there will be no bites at all.
The approximate life of the strap is 100 hours. No more buying a new product every time you run out of mosquito spray. Everyone has a unique opportunity to protect themselves for a long time during any trip to nature. Just think about this figure - 100 hours of protection against blood-sucking insects. While a regular ointment or aerosol can get rid of mosquitoes for only 4-6 hours.
Rules for choosing a bracelet
We have already mentioned that most often shorter and less thick bracelets are sold for children. Adults, accordingly, purchase wider and longer products.
However, this is not an absolute rule. Some manufacturers make an accessory of standard length, which can be adjusted to suit you using a special clamp.
Most often, protective straps are made from materials such as:
- plastic;
- silicone;
- polymers;
- fabrics.
The products also differ in design characteristics.
- Some have replaceable cartridges.
- Others are soaked in oils.
- Still others have a built-in capsule and insect repellent.
Regardless of the material and design features, it is important to store bracelets correctly. Only in this case are they guaranteed to protect you or your child from mosquitoes.
Natural repellents
The product must contain a substance with a repellent effect. The active components are essential oils with a persistent aroma. It is recommended to use when the number of parasites is small or if you are allergic to drugs with toxic substances. Whether essential oil repellents help depends on the area. Additionally, you should use other methods to prevent tick bites - closed clothing, avoidance of tall grass, thickets, etc.
Essential oils for ticks
You can simply smear yourself with a cream to which you add a few drops of fir, geranium, eucalyptus, lemongrass, citronella, lavender, tansy, and geranium oil. Or they buy ready-made drugs that contain several active ingredients. Sold in the form of a spray, aerosol, cream, lotion, clips, pendants, bracelets with oil-impregnated materials.
The best drug:
- Captain Blankenship Sail Away Bug Spray;
- Incognito mosquito repellent;
- Badger Company Organic Anti-Bug Shake&Spray;
- Mercola Bug Spray;
- Badger Company Anti-Bug Balm;
- All Terrain Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent;
- Intelligent Nutrients Bug Repellent Serum;
- All Terrain Kids Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent;
- Zoe Organics Insect Repellent Spray;
- Spray Helen.
The price of a good drug is from 100 rubles.
Rating of the best bracelets
It doesn’t matter what material the bracelet is made of, they are produced in approximately the same way.
The workpiece is cut into ribbons of a suitable size, and then impregnated with a product that will repel midges and mosquitoes. There are also products for babies who are under one year old.
BugsLock
Manufacturer from Korea. The bracelet has a button clasp and can be worn on either the wrist or the ankle.
It is fixed freely to the desired length and does not cause inconvenience.
Lavender oil with citronella is used as impregnation, and the material is microfiber.
You can wear this strap for 240 hours without removing it. There is a container for it, and if stored properly, the item will last even longer than the manufacturer stated.
Parents even buy this strap for children under one year old. Or placed on things nearby.
Bugslock mosquito repellent bracelet
Gardex Baby
Children's bracelet. Available in several colors. There is a container in which the cartridge is stored.
The impregnation consists of several oils: geranium with citronella, mint with lavender. 1 plate will continuously repel insects for 21 days.
A child can wear such a bracelet no more than 6 hours a day.
The accessory is not recommended for use:
- pregnant women;
- nursing mothers;
- for those who are allergic to the impregnation ingredients.
To prevent the child from pulling the bright straps into his mouth, a special bitter liquid is added to the protective structure.
Gardex Baby anti-mosquito bracelet with 3 replaceable cartridges
Bugstop
Designed for babies and available in 2 sizes.
The strap is impregnated with citronella. Important product information:
- protection lasts for at least 170 hours (with continuous wear);
- The bugstop is attached to the wrist or ankle. Can be fixed to a crib or stroller;
- produce a thing in China;
- You cannot use it if the baby is under 3 years old;
- the bracelet is decorated with a small toy;
- its cost is 290 rubles.
Bracelet BugSTOP Kids
Mothercare
The strap is impregnated with geranium and citronella oils, and lemongrass essence is also present. The bracelet can be adjusted comfortably on your hand.
It is so light that you hardly feel it on your wrist. Continuous action lasts for 100 hours.
Another useful quality is its water resistance, so you can leave it on when swimming in a pond or pool.
Mothercare contains no hazardous ingredients. Recommended for children over 3 years old.
Anti-mosquito bracer
Composition of anti-tick spray for humans
The drugs are produced in bottles with a convenient spray. Immediately before use, shake the bottle well. Anti-tick aerosol is intended for treating clothing, things, fabric surfaces; the spray is used for spraying open areas of the skin. Often, the instructions for the spray indicate several ways to use it - on clothes, skin.
There are several types of sprays with different mechanisms of action and effectiveness - repellent, acaricidal, combined. The first task is to scare away the tick and prevent a bite. The action of acaricidal agents is aimed at destroying parasites. The effect occurs within 5 minutes. The ticks are paralyzed, then death occurs. The most effective spray is a combination one. Performs the functions of a repellent and acaricide.
Anti-tick spray
The action and effectiveness of the spray is determined by the active substance. If you find out which spray is better, you can confidently answer - combined. The active ingredients are alphamethrin, diethyltoluamide or DEET, alpha cypermethrin, fipronil. In order for the spray to be effective against ticks, it contains either a high concentration of the active substance or synergists are added.
The right clothes
When going for a walk with your child, don’t forget about ticks
To prevent a tick bite, you should pay attention to your child's clothing. For protection, children need a hat, long pants that need to be tucked into socks, and a long-sleeved blouse
Proper clothing will protect your baby from a tick bite while he or she is looking for access to the skin and a suitable place for the bite.
It is important to examine the child at intervals of 15-20 minutes, allowing you to detect the tick before the bite occurs.
Remember that ticks live in grass and especially love damp, shady places. Be especially careful during high tick season. Gardex wishes you pleasant and safe walks!
Ticks are a source of problems for adults and children. The bite site itches due to the release of infectious saliva from the bloodsucker. The danger for humans lies in the possibility of contracting dangerous diseases and the manifestation of allergies. Common acaricides for ticks kill dangerous insects, but are toxic to all living creatures. Contact of the active substance with the skin may cause an allergic reaction in people. Protection against ticks in the form of a bracelet is an innovation of humanity. The products are safe and effective, they can be selected for people of any age.
to surgically remove it.
Treat the suction site with tetracycline or chloramphenicol ointment, alcohol or iodine and cover with a bactericidal bandage. Place the removed tick in a glass jar and place a paper napkin moistened with water in it. The tick must be delivered to the laboratory no later than two days later.
In case of infection, immunoglobulin can be administered only within three days from the time of infection. In any case, if a child is bitten by a tick, be sure to contact a medical facility.
If within 96 hours after the bite it is not possible to determine whether the tick is contagious or not, doctors will carry out emergency prophylaxis with immunoglobulin preparations. It is administered intramuscularly. Administration of immunoglobulin may not provide 100% protection. But against the background of its administration, if the disease develops, it will be mild. For children under 16 years of age, immunoglobulin is administered free of charge.
Where can you submit a tick for analysis in Smolensk:
Laboratory of the Department of Particularly Dangerous Infections of Rospotrebnadzor st. Tenisheva 2, 61-18-07.
Several letters immediately came to the post office asking for advice on the best mosquito repellent for children, and after bites to relieve pain. Mosquitoes do not sleep - they spoil our holiday every summer and until late autumn!
Today I was also bitten by a midge in broad daylight - to the point of numbness in my leg, which continues to this day. I relieved the swelling with the means at hand, but I seriously thought about a life hack using natural repellents.
