Fighting mosquitoes is never easy. We are threatened by female mosquitoes, which, contrary to popular opinion, do not bite, but suck on the surface of the body. Mosquitoes capture an infrared image that shows the warmth of a living being.
Depending on the species – there are as many as 50 of them in Poland, mosquitoes prefer the blood of humans or animals. Sometimes the bites cause a rash and itching all over the body. Allergy sufferers, children and the elderly are susceptible to the toxic shock they accompany progressive symptoms:
swelling of the upper or lower lip,
swelling of the esophagus and trachea,
difficulty breathing,
rapid pressure drop,
disturbed work of the heart.
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Headband with citronella oil, works not only against mosquitoes, but also against flies and ticks. It is placed on the ankle or wrist.
Mosquitoes love the smell of sweat, so it is advisable to take it vitamin B 2 months before the season. Thanks to it, the chemical composition of our sweat is transformed into a drink undesirable by insects.
We should use products containing it with caution DEET. The body can be sprayed with them up to 2 times a day, and after returning home, wash it off as soon as possible. Let’s give up using them on the skin if we have previously applied fluid, lotion or suntan preparation, because cosmetics facilitate the penetration of this ingredient into the body. It would be good if the mosquito repellent contained at most 3,5% DEET.
Homemade ways
choose brightly colored clothesbecause the dark ones attract mosquitoes.
Herbs — basil, rosemary, catnip, lemon balm and garlic, after boiling some of them, we can spray the air. Rubbing into the body or throwing it into the fire will also work.
Essential oils – vanilla, almond, lemon, cinnamon, coconut, anise, eucalyptus and sauce, orange flower extract, valerian or camphor, effectively repel mosquitoes with their aroma. You can make your own spray at home. All you need is a cosmetic bottle with a dispenser. Mix a glass of rye vodka with 20 ml of any essential oil. Incense sticks and candles with essential oils, will perfectly replace the application of fragrance directly on the skin.
In the fight against mosquitoes, it will also work if left overnight on the windowsill or by the bed sponge soaked in vinegar.
After being bitten…
Usually mild inflammation manifests itself with itching, but also with burning and pain. Swelling and erythema should be rinse with cool, clean water. Scratching can only hurt, increase discomfort or lead to infection.
It is worth soaking a gauze pad with a bit of the solution, apply it to the irritated place for 15 minutes – teaspoon of soda per glass of water. Spreading is recommended tablespoons of powdered milk in 2 tablespoons of water, to which we add a pinch of saltapply the resulting consistency to itchy skin. We can also lubricate the place lemon juice or a little salt water.
Irritation will be relieved by rubbing slice of lemon, potato, onion or parsley. To minimize the unpleasant sensations, we can apply a little on the blister mint toothpaste or cooling gel for insect bites. Similar effects are available in pharmacies roll-onyAfter using them, the swelling should go down. It may turn out to be necessary calcium and allergy preparations.