Warming is always accompanied by an increase in the number of insects, including mosquitoes. They are especially numerous in areas with a humid climate, near water bodies and forests. Mosquito bites are painful, accompanied by swelling, itching and allergic reactions. In addition, these insects carry various infections. Therefore, it is worthwhile in advance to buy mosquito repellents, which can protect the skin from bites . Means of various types, among their variety, it is easy to choose a convenient form of release.
Pharmaceutical repellents against mosquitoes
The most effective drugs are those with a high concentration of active substance that repels insects, diethyltoluamide or diethyl phthalate.
The best repellents from mosquitoes:
- Taiga Ultra;
- Gardex Extreme;
- Medilis Comfort;
- OFF! From mosquitoes;
- Fumitox;
- Diftalar;
- Mosquitol;
- Effetan;
- Flop;
- Auto Plus;
- Komarex;
- Glorus;
- Argus.
The listed means should be applied not only to the open areas of the skin, but also to clothes, to prevent bites through the tissue.
Mosquito Repellent Plants
To spend time pleasantly in your own gazebo and not be afraid of annoying bloodsucking insects, experts advise planting near the house such plants:
- castor-oil plant;
- ruta;
- tansy;
- nasturtium;
- sagebrush;
- marigold;
- cat mint;
- lavender;
- basil;
- ageratum;
- lemongrass ;
- eucalyptus;
- cats;
- citronella;
- Melissa;
- cloves;
- rosemary.
The planting of these flowers, bushes and grasses not only protects against mosquitoes, but also beautifies the garden, fills it with delicate aromas.
There are also plants that can be grown and placed on the windowsill in the apartment to prevent accidental penetration of insects into rooms and subsequent bites:
- geranium;
- aloesia;
- a pitcher (non-pentes);
- Schisandra;
- calendula.