Summer beach time, terraces and mosquitoes And these tiny flying insects sneak into most homes at night and their bites make their presence very uncomfortable. However, there are ways to avoid being bitten. There are many mosquito repellents what can you use it for prevent bites. Here are some of the most effective.
Rub this on your skin so you won’t be bitten by mosquitoes.
- DEET repellent: DEET is one of the most effective mosquito repellents and has been in use for decades. However, it may be uncomfortable for some people and its use is not recommended for children under two months of age.
- Picaridine: Picaridin is a synthetic repellent that is considered as effective as DEET but tends to be less irritating.
- lemon eucalyptus oil: Lemon eucalyptus oil has been shown to be effective at repelling mosquitoes and is a more natural option than DEET or picaridin.
- citronella oil: Citronella oil is a natural mosquito repellent that has been used for decades. However, it may be less effective and of shorter duration than other repellents.
- lavender oil: Some people find lavender oil effective at repelling mosquitoes. It also smells great and may have calming properties.
- IR3535: Found in some sunscreen products, this repellent has been shown to be effective against mosquitoes.
Some recommendations when using repellents
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Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or clothing.
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do not apply repellent on cuts, sores, or irritated skin.
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don’t let them kids apply repellents to themselves and avoid getting them into children’s hands so they don’t accidentally swallow them.
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Wash skin treated with repellent with soap and water after returning inside.
Other tricks to avoid mosquito bites
Remember that you can take other measures besides using repellent to prevent mosquito bites. long sleeved clothes, Avoid areas where mosquitoes are most active (for example, sunrise and sunset) and eliminate stagnant waters that are breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
If you are looking for natural solutions, not all home remedies work equally for everyone and some may not be effective at all. It is especially important to use a proven effective repellent if you are in an area where mosquitoes are infected.