Reliable protection at home and in the country: TOP-14 best mosquito repellents

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The warm season brings us not only joy, but also some grief and troubles associated with the bites of various insects. Although at present, a remedy for mosquitoes and ticks is not uncommon in stores, it can act in different ways and the drug is also produced in various forms: cream, candle, spiral, plate, pencil, napkin soaked in a special substance, etc. The most important thing is to find a safe and effective pest control product.

Why use remedies for bloodsuckers?

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

And annoying mosquitoes, haunted not only during a vacation outside the city, but also in their own apartment, can cause allergic reactions in people with hypersensitivity.

Caution: mosquitoes!

The harm from the bite of a little bloodsucker is not so harmless as it might seem at first glance. The female mosquito (only females feed on blood), focusing on heat, carbon dioxide exhaled by a person, sweat discharge (namely the smell of lactic acid released with sweat) chooses its prey. Before drinking blood, the mosquito injects its saliva under the skin of a person, which contains anticoagulants in the composition, which prevent blood clotting, thereby thinning it and facilitating the process of bloodsucking. Itching, swelling, rash, blisters may occur at the site of the bite. In addition, there is a possibility of contracting various dangerous infections (malaria, tularemia, yellow fever, some types of encephalitis). In people prone to allergic reactions, with reduced immunity, and in young children, after a mosquito bite, swelling may appear, there is an increase in lymph nodes and a severe headache. When the above symptoms appear, you must immediately take antihistamines.

At home (in an apartment, in a dacha) in an enclosed space, you can get rid of annoying bloodsuckers with the help of special electrical and ultrasonic devices, which are freely sold in almost all stores. In nature, protecting yourself from mosquitoes is much more difficult. But you should not give up summer evening walks just for fear of being bitten by these harmful insects - in order to save him from annoying bloodsuckers, we suggest using effective means against mosquito bites.

The best mosquito and tick repellent

Means of protection against insects differ not only in the form and method of application, but also in the duration of action. Some drugs destroy, others repel only mosquitoes or ticks, and some drugs work against both mosquitoes and ticks.

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

The most common repellents (deterrent agents) can include both chemical components and substances of natural origin.A mosquito / tick repellent combination may include:

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

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

Traps

Aeroxon yellow adhesive for pest control

pros

• without smell
• non-toxic
• long duration of action (up to 6 months)
• ease of use

Minuses

• only 1 leg for 2 traps included
• slow action

From 47 ₽

The original double-sided insect trap is a sticky surface on a dense paper base, which is attached to a metal leg. These simple devices attract mosquitoes and midges with their bright yellow color. The adhesive does not dry out even at high temperatures and keeps insects firmly in place.

ECOTEC (lamp) solar powered flying insects

pros

• safe for people and animals
• can be used indoors and outdoors
• waterproof plastic case
• economy and durability

Minuses

• relatively high price
• fragile ultraviolet lamp

From 1237 ₽

Trap with ultraviolet light for the destruction of various types of insects - mosquitoes, flies, wasps, hornets. Thanks to the built-in bright white LED, the device can also be used as a torch. The trap is powered by solar panels, so it can be installed anywhere - in the house, on the veranda, in the garden.

How to protect yourself from mosquitoes?

Let's 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 - to drive away, repel).

Fumigants

These mosquito and tick repellents belong to the group of chemicals that kill insects. For domestic use, fumigants are produced in the form of plates or spirals impregnated with an insecticide (poisonous substance).

Types of products in this group:

1. A device with a plate is called an electrofumigator. The device is plugged into an outlet. Principle of operation: during the heating of the plate, the poisonous substance begins to evaporate from the heat, and all mosquitoes in the room disappear, and then completely die.
2. There is another version of the electrofumigator on sale - liquid, and it looks like a bottle with 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 heats up.

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

1. Fumigants, released in the form of a spiral impregnated with an insecticide, act after they are set on fire. The smoke dissipates and first scares away mosquitoes, and then kills them.

Important! Such a device is perfect for a trip out of town or fishing. It is good to use a smoking spiral on an open terrace in the country, however, it is not recommended to use this remedy for mosquitoes and ticks in cramped living quarters.

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

Repellents

This type of funds, unlike fumigants, does not kill insects, but only scares them away for a while. Repellents come in a variety of forms and come in the form of aerosols, creams, emulsions, and more.Chemicals are applied to exposed skin or sprayed directly onto clothing.

Important! When using a repellent containing DEET, it is necessary to ensure that the mosquito and tick repellent does not get into the mouth, eyes, as well as damaged, open skin areas.

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

• some means make our skin inedible for mosquitoes;
• others - scare off with a pungent smell;
• third remedies for mosquitoes and ticks, evaporating, irritate the sense of smell of insects, which for some time simply cease to notice you.

Important! Aerosol repellents last 2-3 hours, and mosquito and tick repellants in the form of a cream last longer.

Disadvantages of chemicals

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

Important! A study by specialists showed that 12 percent of citizens using insecticides had a severe allergic reaction.

An electric fumigator is also not a harmless electrical device, because it requires increased attention and caution when using it.

An alternative to chemical repellents for mosquitoes and ticks are insect repellents using ultrasound or current:

• some devices scare away insects using ultrasonic waves that humans cannot hear;
• others attract insects and kill them with a low-discharge electric shock.

Important! All devices are powered by the network and are considered the most efficient today. However, the effect on humans of such devices has not yet been fully understood - so it's up to you to use it or not.

Repellents for outdoor and indoor use

To protect against bloodsuckers both in the open air and in the apartment (20 best ways to get rid of mosquitoes in an apartment), there are several special devices.

Mosquito nets

Install the smallest mesh mosquito nets on your windows - it's easy and convenient. In addition, this mesh can be removed at any time. An alternative to it will be homemade gadgets made from gauze, a wooden frame and buttons. Do not forget to spray or spray them to enhance the effect.

Fumigators with plates or liquid

They contain a chemical insecticide that evaporates into the air as the device heats up and paralyzes the respiratory and nervous systems of mosquitoes. They can operate on batteries, accumulator or mains, therefore they are very often used outdoors, in the apartment and in the country.

The most popular models are:

• MOSQUITALL "Professional protection for home and summer cottages" is a new generation fumigator that works at a given frequency. A mini fan is inserted into the body of this device, which ensures the rapid spread of the insecticide around the room;

• ThermaCELL - works without a network, heats plates with a mosquito repellent composition using replaceable gas cartridges. In 10-15 minutes it can process an area of ​​25 sq. m. Ideal for protection in nature. Safe for allergy sufferers, babies and animals, does not contain DEET. It is very economically consumed - one set will last for 12 hours;
• Raid is the leader in the repellent market. It is in great demand due to its reliability and high efficiency. Kills mosquitoes as soon as 10 minutes after switching on, ensuring a peaceful rest throughout the night.

Smoke bombs

They can be used both outdoors (cover 300 sq. M.) And indoors (cover 1000 sq. M.). Helps get rid of mosquitoes, ticks, horseflies, fleas, beetles and midges. They retain a residual effect for two weeks.

Spirals

Designed for use in the bosom of nature. To activate the device, you need to set fire to one edge - it will begin to smolder slowly, producing smoke.If you place several of these spirals on different sides of the table, insects will not bother you.

Due to the high toxicity, spirals cannot be burned indoors, as well as where children and pregnant women are.

Sticks

A similar agent, which differs from the previous version in a higher concentration of an insecticidal substance.

Carbon dioxide traps

A serious and very expensive (about 40 thousand rubles) device that guarantees a 100% result. Its coverage area covers 45 acres, and the principle of operation is simple to disgrace. A propane tank is connected to the carbon dioxide trap, which heats the surrounding air and creates an imitation of the presence of a warm-blooded object. Flying up to the installation, the mosquitoes are picked up by the fan and get into a special bag, where they soon die.

Trap lanterns

Mosquito repellent lanterns are special devices that emit heat and simulate the presence of a living person. They also serve as an additional source of illumination at night. Flying close to the lamp, insects fall under the metal grate and die from an electric discharge. The radius of action of such a lamp is from 30 to 100 m. It can be installed even in closed rooms - for example, to fight moths.

These trap lights emit heat to simulate human presence. The mosquitoes flying up die from the discharge of an electric current.

The average cost of such a lamp is also rather big - from 1000 to 8000 rubles.

Site sanitation

If you have no time to deal with mosquitoes and there is no desire to apply any means on your body, invite a team of experts from the pest control service to the site. Having processed the territory and adjacent buildings with a special composition, they will be able to destroy all known parasites. For people and animals, this composition is absolutely harmless, but for mosquitoes and their larvae it is a mortal danger. This procedure should be carried out even before the onset of the mosquito season! It is not cheap - about 8 thousand rubles for a plot of 1000 sq. m. and about 25 thousand rubles for a plot of 10,000 sq. m.

Folk remedies for mosquito control

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

Aroma oils

Mosquitoes are very sensitive to smell:

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

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

Advice:

• Use tea tree oil for stings as well - it relieves inflammation and prevents itching.
• Apply plant oil to pieces of cloth or cotton wool and spread them in the corners of rooms. The annoying insect won't bother you.
• Drop aromatic oil on the light bulbs or on the firewood in the fireplace, and in nature - on the fire or candle, and you will discourage mosquitoes from being near a source that emits an unpleasant smell for them.
• Incense sticks are also effective in killing and repelling mosquitoes.

Spices and herbs

The aromatic spices and herbs that we taste are disgusting to mosquitoes, so use the following recipes to repel 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. pour 50 ml of hot water over the buds of fragrant cloves. Let the product steep, and then lubricate the body with it.

Important! If you pour alcohol on the cloves, it will enhance the aroma.

Dried chamomile

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

Natural repellents

Natural repellents include:

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

Advice:

• While on a hike, put nettles, cones, wormwood in the fire - closer than 5 meters, mosquitoes will not fly up.
• 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 ticks nor mosquitoes will touch you if you go on a hike in nature, you eat a clove of garlic. The sweat that comes out will be 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 mild solution of this agent, and you will sleep peacefully. This mosquito and tick repellent will also be effective on fishing trips or out of town where there are hordes of mosquitoes.

Purchased and homemade mechanical traps

Mosquito and gnat traps can be purchased at a hardware store, or you can make your own. The principle of their work is based on luring insects with various smells.

Velcro

A familiar and affordable remedy for all flying insects. Most of all, they are effective against flies, but a mosquito that has touched the sticky edge of the tape will no longer be able to fly.

Velcro comes in rolls of sticky paper. It is better to hang them near light sources (garden lights, lamps in gazebos), since most insects are attracted to illuminated areas.

Homemade Velcro

Effective Velcro with a mosquito-friendly scent can be made by hand. To do this, you need to soak strips of thick paper with any of these mixtures:

• rosin, castor oil, turpentine and sugar;
• pine or spruce resin, wax, linseed oil and honey;
• glycerin, honey, petroleum jelly and rosin.

The ingredients are mixed in a suitable container and melted in a water bath. Then you should soak the strips of paper with the resulting liquid and place them in different parts of the site.

Commercial viscous liquid traps

They are containers filled with a viscous sticky substance with an attractive smell for mosquitoes, midges and horseflies. Having touched the sticky liquid, the insect remains trapped forever.

Some traps contain insecticides, while others work only through stickiness. The traps are disposable, but in one cycle of use they can drown up to 20 thousand mosquitoes.

Homemade traps

An example of a simple and effective trap is the yeast trap.

Manufacturing scheme:

1. A 1.5 liter plastic bottle is cut across into two halves.
2. The lower part fits 2 tbsp. l. sugar, a little warm water and a small pack of yeast.
3. The upper part is inserted into the lower part with the neck down (without a cover).

The yeast activates and begins to release CO2 and lactic acid. The smells of these substances are associated with the smell of the human body in mosquitoes, therefore they effectively attract them. Mosquitoes can easily get inside the trap, but they cannot get out, because the funnel-shaped upper part interferes with this.

What to do with mosquito bites?

If, despite all the means of protection, you could not avoid being bitten by a mosquito, then use the following recommendations:

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

Important! Never comb the bite site to avoid aggravating the situation.

Mosquitoes cause fatal diseases

Mosquitoes cannot be ignored, otherwise serious damage to health cannot be avoided

Zika

In the tropical zone, the terrible Zika disease raged in 2020. This disease is caused by a virus, proceeds rather sluggishly, the symptoms are mild. However, the complications caused by it are more than serious, for example, microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Lovers of rest in African countries or visiting the Black Continent for another purpose should know that the Zika virus is transmitted through mosquito bites!

Malaria

Despite technical progress and innovations, mankind has not yet been able to overcome this disease to the end - people are still dying from it. The causative agent is a female Anopheles mosquito.

Allergy

An acute reaction of the body to a foreign protein is an allergy. Such manifestations also exist as a response to a mosquito bite. In some, this is just a slight swelling, in others, a huge inflamed area is formed.

The disease is easier to prevent - it is inexpensive and fast

As you can see, a mosquito of any kind, despite its small size and short life cycle, manages to cause serious trouble to a person and even kill him. That is why, he must be able to resist this bloodsucker.

How to protect yourself from ticks?

The scourge of all forests, which does not allow traveling in peace for almost half of the summer, 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 sick with a serious illness, but it will not save you from parasite bites and Lyme disease.

The second option for protecting against insects is the use of repellents (repellents) while walking.

Important! When going for a walk in the forest or city park, try to wear clothes that can cover as much of your body as possible. Be sure to wear a hat. Treat your clothes and body with repellents that will scare away ticks.

Advice:

• Try to walk on well-trodden paths and paved paths. Do not climb into dense thickets where ticks live in dense grass.
• Examine your clothing and body thoroughly after each walk. Be sure to take a shower.

Important! If you find a 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 gently remove it with screw-like movements. Lubricate the bite site with iodine. Even better - immediately contact the nearest medical facility, where it is guaranteed that it will be safely removed from the skin for your health. After you have removed the insect, submit it for analysis.

What are mosquitoes

It is popularly believed that only female mosquitoes are bloodthirsty, and males, like bees, drink the nectars of flowers. But this is a misconception. Females also drink nectar so as not to die in extreme conditions. After they are fertilized, they need micronutrients and vitamins in order to lay eggs and carry them out. Then they begin to look for a source in the blood of their victim. From the blood of a female mosquito, the protein that makes up eggs is obtained. But if the situation is critical, then a female mosquito can lay one of the clutches of eggs even without blood. Male mosquitoes never consume the victim's blood.

Overview of mosquitoes

Flocks of mosquitoes prefer to live in damp and warm climates. The ideal city for their life can be considered, for example, St. Petersburg. Mosquitoes hate light and sun heat. As soon as the air temperature rises to 29 - 30 degrees Celsius, they stop looking for a victim. They cannot fly safely, losing a significant amount of moisture in dry weather.Mosquitoes don't like the wind and don't fly too high.

The most popular mosquito and tick repellents

Some of the best known mosquito repellents include:

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

Features of the use of mosquito and tick repellents from global manufacturers:

1. Fumitox and Autan have proven themselves well when applied to the skin. Their only drawback is poor water resistance. The effectiveness of drugs is greatly reduced during perspiration.
2. The Raptor is most effective in electric fumigator plates.
3. "Deta" refers to combination remedies and affects both mosquitoes and ticks. The disadvantage of this drug is a pungent odor, so we do not recommend using it for people prone to allergies.
4. The Russian defense line “Reftamid” received good reviews from consumers. This line includes a mosquito spray and an effective mite aerosol - "Refamid Taezhny". The aerosol contains the poisonous substance alphamethrin, which has a nerve effect on the tick. "Refamid Taezhny" was successfully tested in the most dangerous places of the taiga area, densely populated with ticks.
5. The “Gardex Extreme” remedy for ticks and mosquitoes (Italy) has become very popular. The kit includes a cream, a roll-on mosquito repellent and an aerosol can for ticks. “Gardex” presented on the world market two more protective lines “Gardex Family”, intended for the whole family, and “Gardex Baby”, used for small children.

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

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

Of the insect repelling agents, the following have gained popularity:

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

How to apply the funds correctly:

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

Important! If the repellent is applied to clothing, remove it before handling to avoid accidental contact with the skin. After drying your clothes a little, put them back on.

Do not forget to reapply the drug as soon as the duration indicated on the package has expired.

Aerosols

Raptor to protect the territory from mosquitoes

pros

• long-term action (up to 8 hours)
• high efficiency
• aromatic lemon additive

Minuses

• the product is toxic and flammable
• not recommended for patients with asthma, allergies, as well as pregnant and lactating women

From 240 ₽

The aerosol can help control mosquitoes in open areas. Ideal for a picnic, fishing, outdoor recreation. Available in 400 ml aerosol cans that fit easily into a backpack or bag. The product is applied to grass, shrubs, trees in crowded places. It can also handle doorposts, window frames and gazebo fences.

Raid against crawling and flying lavender-scented insects

pros

• simplicity and efficiency
• excellent result
• lavender scent

Minuses

• after use, an oily film forms
• some users complain about a pungent smell
• flammable agent
• toxic

From 219 ₽

Insecticidal aerosol is used to kill insects where they congregate. Effective against mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, flies, bedbugs. After processing, ventilate the room for at least half an hour. Avoid contact with pets.

Mosquito and tick repellent for children

Mosquitoes are very fond of biting babies, because they have such delicate skin and it is not difficult to bite through it. To protect your child from bloodsuckers, 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 made of gauze cloth or some kind of frequent net. To keep your baby safe, put 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 your child with chemicals “just like that” if you are walking in the park and there is one annoying mosquito hovering nearby, because chemistry can do more harm, absorbed into the skin, than a couple of insect bites.

1. For schoolchildren (in the absence of allergies), you can use repellents in the form of cream, milk, lotion. They must be applied in a thin layer, without rubbing into the skin, carefully following the manufacturer's recommendations.
2. You can also use special napkins impregnated with an anti-mosquito compound, but make sure that the substance does not get on wounds, scratches, in the mouth and on the mucous membranes of the child. Do not handle the child's face and hands so that the repellent, along with sweat, does not get into the eyes and mouth, and from licked fingers into the body.
3. If possible, treat baby clothes as much as possible rather than skin.
4. Apply any remedy no more than 2-3 times a day, and after returning from a walk, be sure to wash off the product from the child's skin with warm water and soap.
5. When buying baby products, be sure to pay attention to the label. The packaging should have the word “Prolongator” on it. Children's repellents contain only prolongers and essential oils. Other recipes are not suitable for babies.

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

1. Special odorless fumigants are available to protect babies. For example, the discs "Fumitox Nezhenka", "Raptor Nekusayka". Turn on the electrofumigator in the absence of the baby 1-2 hours before bedtime, place it at least 1 m from the crib.

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

1. One of the recent inventions is an anti-mosquito bracelet for children, it does not contain toxic substances, it is worn on a child's leg or wrist. To protect your baby while sleeping, hang the bracelet on the crib.

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

Advice:

Do not use chemical-containing devices such as insecticidal coils or insect aerosols in the room where your child sleeps or spends a lot of time.

Repellent usage rules

use in accordance with the instructions; avoid overdose; use the products only in accordance with the age category (for children, gentle preparations with a minimum content of toxins are used); if the spray repellent is intended for clothing, it must not be used on the skin; before use, any product that does not being a fumigant, I test on the skin; if the skin has lesions or pustular lesions, mosquito protection in the form of gels, ointments and aerosols is not used.

Mosquito repellents require careful handling. Improper use can lead to allergic reactions, poisoning and even burns.

Combined drugs

Combined tick repellents combine insecticidal and repellent properties. They are versatile and especially popular among those who prefer to lead an active lifestyle. It is believed that the combined formulations are the most effective, since they scare off parasites well, and when bloodsuckers get on the skin, they have a paralytic effect.Only clothes are allowed to be processed with such means, but, despite this, they provide quite reliable protection.

Among the combined preparations for ticks, the following are especially popular:

• "Tick Kaput";
• Medilis Comfort;
• Gardex Extreme;
• "Mosquito (spray)".

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But as effective as they are, they are just as toxic. Therefore, the processing of clothes must be carried out extremely carefully, it is better to do this in the fresh air, for example, on the balcony. If in nature it is necessary to reuse the combined preparation, then in this case the jacket and trousers should be laid out on the ground and only after that the composition should be applied. So you protect yourself from the action of toxic substances.

Also, always read the instructions very carefully. For example, many insecticidal-acaricidal agents for ticks can provide protection against bites for a couple of weeks, but they can only show deterrent properties for five days.

And one more important point - if the content of DEET (n, n-diethyltoluamide) in the preparation is below 30%, then it will not protect you from ticks. Such formulations are effective only against mosquitoes, flies and other small insects. For example, if the Mosstitol aerosol contains a small amount of the aforementioned substance, then it can only save you from the bites of gnats (small midges), while the spray of the same brand has about 50% DEET (n, n-diethyltoluamide) - it is considered the best protection against ticks.

Upon returning from a walk, the treated clothes should be folded into a plastic bag and stored until the next exit into the forest. And if the hike is scheduled for the coming weekend, sealed packaging will preserve the protective effect of the drug.

Protection of the local area

To clear your yard of ticks, you can use a cypermethrin-based cone. Processing should be carried out in the evening after sunset in dry, calm weather. You can spray the area during the day, but you cannot walk on such an area for 8 hours after treatment.

In addition to ticks, this drug will scare away:

• mosquitoes;
• horseflies;
• fleas;
• mosquitoes;
• bedbugs;
• midges.

Acaricides

Acaricidal agents against ticks exhibit neuroparalytic activity. Penetrating into the body of the parasite, the active substance paralyzes its nervous system, as a result of which the limbs go numb and after a while it separates from the place of its entry.

Acaricides are produced in the form of solid dusts (crayons) and aerosols. The drug is applied to clothing when it is not on the body, they wait for the time indicated in the instructions and only after complete drying they put it on themselves. Such drugs provide reliable protection against blood-sucking parasites for two weeks.

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Popular acaricides include:

• "Tsifox";
• "Tornado Anti-tick";
• Permanon;
• "Breeze";
• "Gardex";
• "Ram";
• "Refamid Taezhny";
• "Pretix";
• "Picnic Antiklesh".

Means for children's protection

First of all, I want to protect my children. Indeed, often on delicate skin, bites stand out very much and even swell. In addition, it is very difficult for young children to explain that it is impossible to scratch a bitten place. That is why manufacturers produce special products for the smallest family members. Such substances are absolutely safe, but the result is no less effective. Mosquitoes and midges annoy babies even more than adults. So with the help of a natural liquid (chamomile extract), you can easily protect your child.

Often these bottles are made of durable material so that the baby does not break it. But additional components are added to the product itself, which give a special bitterness. This is done so that, having tried the remedy, the child does not want to drink it.

Mosquito bites can cause severe swelling in a child.