Ah, summer! Everything in it is fine except for annoying insects. Mosquitoes are incredibly irritating. In addition to the obsessive squeak above the ear, they can be a deadly threat.
There are two types of mosquitoes. We often fear prominent individuals 3-4 cm in size, but these are entirely safe centipede mosquitoes with no interest in people. The second type is the tiny mosquitoes familiar to us. And it is their bite that can cause a severe allergic reaction in a person with a weakened immune system or sensitivity to mosquito saliva. Mostly insects attack children and adults with thin skin. The smell of sweat also seduces mosquitoes.
The bite area may be red and itchy at best. At worst, swelling, a blister, or even a rash can occur at the mosquito bite site. But more severe symptoms may also include high fever, chills, nausea, asthma attacks, and severe headaches. Worse, this can be fatal if you do not provide urgent medical care. In addition to allergic reactions, mosquitoes carry malaria and other dangerous diseases.
Mosquitoes protection at home:
The most certain way to keep mosquitoes out of the house. Use ready-made mosquito nets or hang protective fabric on windows and doors. Additionally, you can use herbal infusions or essential oils, the smell of which mosquitoes cannot stand. These are lavender, anise, eucalyptus, and citrus. If insects nevertheless get inside, they can be fought with the help of a fumigator that evaporates particular insecticide substances that have a nerve-paralytic effect on arthropods. You can also use a device that fights mosquitoes with ultrasound. Or an insect killer. Mosquitoes are attracted by ultraviolet radiation to a metal grid, where they are killed by an electric discharge and fall into the pan.
Mosquito protection in nature:
In the open air, you can protect yourself with the help of unique cosmetics – repellents, which contain substances that repel blood-sucking insects. These funds should not be used by children under three years of age and should not be applied to the face.
There are also folk remedies. You can treat the skin with decoctions of cloves or wormwood. If there is a fire, juniper needles can be thrown into the fire, and the smoke will scare away mosquitoes.
If you know that you are prone to allergies, take a course of specific immunotherapy in advance.
So, a harmless peeping mosquito can cause serious harm at first glance. The consequences of his bite can be sad. Do not ignore the danger. Take note of the ways to protect yourself from tiny bloodsuckers. Take care of your health and the well-being of your loved ones this summer!
