In the arsenal of shops today you can find a lot of all kinds of devices, devices, liquids, cosmetic products of industrial origin, which are created to help those who want to spend time in nature and at home without the presence of annoying mosquitoes. All of them seemingly designed to make the struggle with these bloodsuckers with merciless and victorious, but, alas, not always safe for our health. Therefore, today on the expanses of the blog My-Ecoshop, I want to raise such an actual topic as protection against summer insects without chemistry. After all, natural funds from mosquito there is a lot. In the meantime ...

Oh, summer red! I would love you
When without knowing, yes dust, yes mosquitoes, yes fly ...
A.S. Pushkin

5 important facts about mosquitoes in matters and answers

- How flying insects are dangerous for a person?

- What mosquitoes bite?

- Where most often can be "stumbled" on mosquitoes?

- What attracts mosquitoes to people?

- What kind of blood, according to the mosquitoes, the most delicious?

Redness and swelling of the skin at the place of bite, unbearable itch is not all that we can get in the "award" from summer bloodsuckers. Mosquitoes, Moshcar, blinding, inhabiting in some regions of our country and abroad, may be a source of hazardous transmissible diseases (malaria, viral encephalitis, Tularemia, Siberian ulcers, etc.). Therefore, it is not necessary to negotiate the choice of repellent cosmetics before going on vacation.

If you are still with panic fear run away from huge mosquitoes with long legs (they are called - sheloning), you can calm down. They are true vegetarians, and to your blood they do not have exactly anything. Threats for living beings (people, animals) are females of the most ordinary mosquitoes after fertilization. That is, they need blood to wear offspring. Every such "lady", being in an interesting position, can bite up to eight times per night. But the males mosquitoes are generally innocence itself - they feed on floral nectar and pollen.

These insects prefer moisture, dampness and relative heat (15-16 degrees Celsius). It is in such places that they equip their nests to actively multiply. Outside the city is a forest, swampy terrain, cottage closet, and in urban conditions - household garbage containers, cellars, in which groundwater will be combined or there is a sewage leakage. But at the air temperature above 28 degrees, blood circulation can no longer - during the flight, their body quickly loses moisture, which can lead to death.

Insects when searching for foods are focused on carbon dioxidewho exhale live creatures. The mosquito sense is very similar to the smell of human sweat, namely lactic acid, so they can attack the garden workers and athletes even with whole flocks. It is also believed that bloodsuckers attract dark color (That's why one of the distracting maneuvers can be wearing light clothes). Estimated females of these insects can overcome more than 50 km without stopping in search of a suitable victim.

Scientists have already paid a lot of attention to the study of the habits and habits of summer bloodsuckers. It turned out that children are of particular interest (kids are thin, fresh, fragrant, appetizing blood, as well as people with I and II blood groups.

What are the chemicals to combat mosquitoes?

Today the market offers a huge selection various devices and cosmetic products against bloodsowing reptiles. All these funds on the principle of the rendered impact can be divided into two groups:

Fumigants.These are predominantly chemicals directed directly to the destruction of insects at a distance. This includes all known plates and fluids for electrofumyphum, smoking spirals. Such things are impregnated with powerful insecticides (poisons), which, when exposed to heat, begin to actively evaporate into the surrounding air, providing their toxic effect on insects and, which happens often, on the person himself.

Among the common side effects of using fumigants, you can mark headaches, cough, dry mouth, cuckro in the nose and in the eyes. According to medical statistics, about 12% of people suffer from allergies on insecticides flowing in one form or another shape of gravity. In addition, it is important to remember that all living beings, even bloodsowing insects, are an important part of the ecological chain. Their destruction can entail the disappearance of certain types of feathers, for which mosquitoes serve as food.

Repellents.Such substances can be called more "humane", because they are aimed at the destruction of mosquitoes, but only to scare them or "deprivation" of their sense of smell. They are produced in the most different types (liquids, sprays, lotions, pencils, aerosols, napkins with impregnation), designed to apply to clothing or directly to the skin. The most common chemical repellent substance is DETA (diethitoloamide).

The phthalate was originally designed for the needs of the US Army in the middle of the last century - American soldiers often had to carry out military operations in countries where mosquitoes and others were inhabited in excess, much more dangerous bloodsowing insects. This substance is, of course, less toxic than insecticides, but still toxic. Even with the exact compliance with the instructions for the purchased drug, such troubles may occur as skin itching, rash, blisters, local swelling, accompanied by painful syndrome.

And if the safe concentration of DET is chosen incorrectly (it should be noted that officially percentage control of presence in the composition of the repellent of the active substance, and remains on the discretion of the manufacturer), it is able to have a detrimental effect on the nervous mammalian system (us and our smaller brothers), cell activities their brain. That is why symptoms of diethyltolumoid poisoning can be such negative changes in behavior, as anxiety, irritability, attacks of panic and aggression.

IN last years In Japan, England, USA, Australia, pay close attention to the danger of DETA-based repellents. Tools containing this phthalate are sold with a well-read mark on the package that this drug is toxic and should be applied solely on clothing. And he is categorically contraindicated to children even in such a "non-contact" form. We still feel sacred: "What is sold in stores cannot be dangerous."

What are the effective natural repellents?

For a long time, humanity has noticed that mosquitoes and midges very sensitively react to some odors. This simplest experience Life observations gradually replenished the piggy bank of our ancestors. And today we have in service with a whole list of vegetable origin substances, which possesses repellent properties. At the same time, all means are protected from mosquitoes in different ways. Some annoy the olfactory insect bodies so that they are not at all before attack. Others applied to the skin make us invisible, unpleasant or simply inedible for bloodsuckers.

- Vegetable oilsnima and (together give more than 95% guarantee protection against mosquitoes), as well as soybean oil. Any of these natural substances can be used as a base for creating a natural repellent at home.

- essential oils from mosquitoes: (Ideal for babies), lavender, cloves, geraniums, wormwood, vanilla, cinnamon, peppermint, cedar, eucalyptus. Many of them are multifunction and at the same time scare moshkaru, flies, ticks, heaps.

- Cosmetic products.In our catalog, you will also find already (balsams, sprays, ointments, hydrolates, etc.), in which are present in the optimal concentration and most effective proven formulations basic and essential oils.

- Other natural means.To scare the summer bloodsows, you can choose from the MY-ECOSHOP assortment, also known for its replicate qualities, or buy, smoke from the burning of which is quite well scaring insects and makes them hurry to leave the room.

How to apply essential oils from summer insects?

On how to use in the form of creams, ointments, sprays, it is not difficult to guess. Just act according to the instructions on the package. But about what to do with the ether as such, not everyone knows. And now we will try this gap in knowledge to high quality. Choosing this or that oil, known for its properties to scare annoying "vampires", you can use it as follows:

Aromatic candle.An excellent option, how to escape from mosquitoes in an apartment or at the cottage, at the same time bringing romantic notes into the surrounding atmosphere. Take a candle (the most ordinary, having a stable cylindrical shape). Put up the top literally 3-5 droplets of the ether and burn in the desired room. If you have certain skills, inventory and desire, you can make Aromasvechech with your own hands.

Aromatic spray.Repeatedly proved its effectiveness such a recipe. Smell 100 ml of water, 25 ml of vodka and 10 drops of essential oil from mosquitoes. Pour the composition into the container with the pulverizer (it can be easily purchased in a business store or where sold houseplants And accessories for them). Spray can be used to spray rooms in a house or spraying on clothes before walking into a forest or river.

Aromatic lamp.If you periodically spend sessions of home aromatherapy, for sure, there is such an accessory in your arsenal. The aroma will become a useful device and in the fight against bloodsowing insects. To do this, scum 5-7 droplets of the air in the bowl, add hot water And burn the candle.

Wet wipes. Take 2-3 drops of essential oil, the smell of which is pleasant to you, mix with water and soak the textile napkin or a small towel. Hang or put a wet flavored fabric in a room where you sleep, and this night the hungry mosquitoes are guaranteed to shift you with a side.

Cosmetic.If you use natural cream or body lotion in the summer, "Improve" the composition for their own purposes and add to it before applying 2-3 drops of the selected mixture of essential oils. The resulting cosmetic product will acquire the quality of a good repellent.

Water solution.If tomorrow you have a picnic with kebabs, fishing or other causing to nature, on the eve of the prepare such a composition, effectively disrupting mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers. In a jar or a bottle with water, add 50-60 drops of one ether or a mixture of two oils. Open vessel Place where you are planning to rest, for example. Gradually evaporating oils will help you forget you for a long time about insect attacks.

Oil mixture. Such a recipe for natural repellent is suitable for applying for open areas of the skin, incl. Sensitive. Take 1 part of the essential oil and mix with 10 or 20 parts of vegetable oil (olive or sunflower). Clear shake the composition and break into a dark vessel for further storage.

Bracelet against mosquitoes.Surely, you met such accessories in stores for children. Bracelets look pretty, but it is not suiced. And if you believe the many reviews of mothers, not very, these things help in the conditions of the street. And try creating your stylish, exclusive decoration on the handle or the leg of the child and apply several droplets of the ether on it. You can weave from Moulin Fuenus, take wooden rosary or use a simple leather ribbon with cute pendants strung on it. If the repellent bracelet is done for infants, the accessory should not contain small elements that crumbling can swallow.

Precautions when using natural repellents

1. Remember that any essential oil, even if it has a whole list useful properties - This is a very concentrated product. Applying it on the skin in undivided vegetable oils Or cream form can lead to burns and the emergence of the strongest skin allergies.

2. Pregnant and nursing women should take extreme caution to use not only industrial, but also natural funds from mosquitoes. Before using repellents based on essential oils, you should enlist the consultation of the attending physician and have a good specialist Aromatherapy.

3. Before processing the skin with a new, unfamiliar composition for you, draw an inspection for the absence of individual intolerance to the means of the means. To do this, smear a small area of \u200b\u200bthe skin where it is particularly sensitive, for example, on the elbow bending or wrist and wait 24 hours. In the zone of special risk - people suffering from pollen allergies.

4. If you plan to relax in nature, you have not only a fight against mosquitoes and midges, but also the means of protecting the skin from ultraviolet rays. It should be known that some essential oils reduce the efficiency of sunscreens. Therefore, prefer cosmetics with a maximum SPF factor. First, the skin is treated with cream from sun burns, and only after 5-10 minutes a repellent is applied.

5. Responsibly assigns to the storage of aromatic blood-sucking insects that you purchased or prepared with your own hands. Especially if small children are in the house. For the ethers, it is best to use a dark glass container with tight adjacent lids. Do not be lazy to sign each container. Natural repellents should be stored in a dark cool place.

Do not save on the purchase of essential oils. After all, instead of them, negligent manufacturers can "slip" anything, even the same chemistry. Prefer the quality products of proven firms.

Every summer, which is already a thousand years old, from the kings of nature, we turn into a banal food. We, the creators of the hydrogen bomb, lunch some translucent Melnoga! Is it not a blow to pride?

Therefore, the battle with mosquitoes, humanity leads desperate, bloody, but to this day, alas, unsuccessful. It remains only to hope that attempts to invent the newest miracle means will accidentally increase these creatures until the dog size.

This year we are very lucky. June in most regions was issued, so to speak, alone, and the inhabitants of most of the country have not yet been asked what to choose repellents to protect themselves from mosquitoes. As they say, no summer - no questions.

But what to do if warmly covered and without warning attacked your home? With velvet nights, fragrant flavors of garden herbs, and a gentle melodic z-z-z-z-zoning of omnipresent bloodsuckers.

What if the call of nature is stronger than self-preservation feelings, and you understand that the trip to the forest (on the river, to the country, fishing) is inevitable?

It's time to think about choosing a protection method.

Sprays

Perhaps the most popular tool today.

There are two types: on aquatic and oil basis. Oil worse washed off from the skin, but it can become a tangible advantage in rainy weather: the spray will provide a longer protection. But the water spray will allow the skin to breathe.

Chemical Sprays are not shown to small children and pregnant women, oil - Consist of natural ingredients, but you have to search, the pharmacies are not too often purchased because of a fairly high price.

You can apply sprays and directly on the skin, but it is better to spray on clothes or a tent.

The main thing, when choosing a spray, be sure to read the partitions "Composition" and "Contraindications".

And never never Do not use an adult spray from mosquitoes for small children, even a small amount. Such experiments are very dangerous, and may well end in hospitalization.

In favor of sprays, the affordable price and a wide choice. The disadvantages include a fairly fast consumption and sometimes not too pleasant smell.

The leader of this segment is considered sprays. OFF EXTREME.

Creams

Creams differ from the sprays longer exposure and more accurate application. What are the actors (those most repellents) to search for cream: diethyltoluamide (DETA), Oxamat, carboxyde, benzoylperiperidine, Remebit.

Most often occurs diethyltolumide. Deta is considered to be effective drug. In addition, the concentration of the active substance has an important meaning.

Record or remember:

• Ø 10-15% - one and a half hours of protection;
• Ø 25-35% - four to five hours, ticks will be harvested as a bonus;
• Ø 50% - about six hours of protection, but keep in mind, it is a maximum of permissible concentration.

Children's cream must contain a component IR3535 (EthylButilacetylaminopropionate) . It also copes with mosquitoes, but several times less toxic than diethyltolumide.

Repellent creams are applied on the skin, but do not rub it into it. If you are a lover of sunbathe in the places of large clusters of mosquitoes, remember the simple rule: the first is applied for a tan. And only after a quarter of an hour - repellent.

Essential oils

To oils that have repeated properties include: citronella, lavender, thyme, rosemary, carnation, litzay, geranium, basil, eucalyptus.

The most effective is the oil qitronella, the rest of the oils we listed in order depending on the strength of the impact on small-scale bloodsuckers.

Apply oil better, like perfume, dropped on the wrists, elbow bends, under the knees: in places where the veins go close to the skin.

People prone to allergic reactions, as well as suffering respiratory tract diseases, should be used with caution, pre-enlisted with the consultation of their attending physician.

With the help of essential oil, we can at the same time get rid of harmful indoor fumigators in the children's room, replacing them aromalamp. The heated lavender oil will not only scare the mosquitoes, but also will be a soft soothing effect on a small firm.

When buying an oil, be careful. Too low price may say that the oil is diluted. Whereas for the battle with mosquitoes, we will advisively use only pure oil, without impurities.

Protective bracelets

Cheerful, elegant, comfortable accessory. As a rule, it is made of polymers, plastic, silicone and fabric.

According to the design of the design, bracelets are divided into three types: with special impregnation, replaceable cartridges, or mounted inside the capsule.

Bracelets are often bought to protect small children, because manufacturers claim their absolute security. Some bracelets can be put on even a newborn. And it is better to the ankle, since the wrists of the kids are actively nibble and lick.

As a natural impregnation, oils are most often used again citronella, lavender, geranium and mint.

Bugstop, Gardex and Bugslock are considered the most popular.

Name bracelets with a powerful protection means - will be no less powerful exaggeration. Rather, this is an additional device for complacency. Suitable for a walk in the afternoon of dry forest / park and in combination with other repellents: sprays and creams.

Of the advantages: Reusable use. Just drip on it a droplet of the essential oil, the same lavender or carnations, and after a walk, always remove into a hermetic package - so the bracelet will last much longer.

Ultrasound discharges

The principle of operation is the radiation of ultrasonic waves in a specific frequency range.

Most often two types are for sale: stationary electric for home, and keychain on batteries for forest lovers, fields and rivers.

There are different power: with a radius of defeat from one to one hundred (!) Meters. You can even collect a scarecher on your own crafts, you can even assemble the scales.

The delicacy of the moment that manufacturers do not like to say is that the acquired device will have to "fluctuate" at one frequency Specifically with your mosquitoes. And if the spalishivitis - insects will distort.

For reference: more than three hundred species of bloodsowing live in Russia. Therefore, the device effective in one region will be completely useless in another area. Is it worth a candle game - to decide, of course, you.

Spirals

Pretty popular agent among tourists and owners of private courtyards. When igniting the spiral, the smoke is distinguished, which contains insecticides. Smoke not only kills, but also scares insects. Apply it in closed rooms, as you understand, it is not recommended.

As a lack, you can specify the validity period. Mosquitoes do not bite, while the spiral is burning. Magic ends with a spiral - so wait for the attacks of mosquitoes, and get ready to counteratactics with sprays, creams and aerosols. Well, or retreat with disgrace under the shelter from mosquito nets.

Homemade means

Powder vanilla.Mix with body or cream milk. Perfectly copes with mosquitoes, but not very long. For a short walk is quite suitable.

Geranium.Natural repellent, scares insects. The pot with geranium armpit theoretically can be your salvation. And at the same time by the company "Fishchech", which will be recognized from afar.

Applause.Old good cotton in your hands. Safely, environmentally friendly, develops dexterity and reaction rate. And most importantly - always with you. With the proper number of training, you will not leave mosquito any chance.

Let's sum up

When choosing anti-mosquito drugs, it is necessary to consider: personal preferences, health status, age and level of humidity at the place of our alleged rest.

Do not buy repellents on the run, you should have enough time to explore the instructions, and carefully check the composition of the drugs.

Never buy adult repellents to children.

Choose several types of insect protection: cream, essential oil, spray, spiral.

Summer is the time of the burning battle with mosquitoes, and we have something to fight for you. Therefore, consider the purchase of reserves of repellent - inevitable military expenses.

Successful to you battle, bright victories!

Summer will come very soon, which means that we will begin to attack all sorts of insects. Some of them bite, which is very and very unpleasant. And how to protect yourself from these pests? Fortunately, today at any store you can find special means - repellents. And how to choose them? How to use? Let's figure out!

What it is?

What are repellents? This is a common name for all means of protection against various insects:, from ticks, bedbugs, midges, from moths and so on. Such means are used not to exterminate pests, but only to scare them, so the defenders of nature can be calm.

Methods for the impact of such funds may be different. For example, some act on the olfactory organs and are scared using an unacceptable smell for insects. Others affect the auditory bodies and imitate various frightening sounds available only by insect. And the third acts directly upon contact.

How to make a choice?

How to choose a repeller? When choosing, you should pay attention to several important moments. We will affect each of them.

Who are protected from?

Funds can protect against different species insects. For example, one is scary only for mosquitoes, others are protected from ticks, some affect the midges. There are also combined repellents providing protection at once from several types of insects. You can also find almost universal funds, they will scare any "Ghada", which will dare to take care of you and decide to bite.

We study the composition

If you decide to purchase a repellent, you will certainly examine its composition. It should be especially closely studying if you want a tool to process a child. Separately, it is worth saying that not all repellents are allowed for use in childhood.

On the package you will find information about it. Todders up to the year can not be almost nothing, as you can find repellents permitted only from 1 year. There is also a sale tools, which can be used from 3 years. Conventional adult repellents are most often suitable for children over 6 years old, but better specify this by studying the instructions for use.

So, what can be part of repellents?

• Diethylftlatala (abbreviated DETA). Such a component is used most often. He is cheap and very effective. But there is one big underwater stone. Such a substance is toxic and may be dangerous to health. For children, such funds are not exactly suitable, but it is more cautious to be adults. The opinions of doctors and scientists on this occasion somewhat differ somewhat, but, for example, in the United States and European countries, there are an indication that it is possible to apply it exclusively on clothing, and for children under 6 years old repellents of this group are contraindicated. For pregnant women, Deta is also dangerous, as it can cause a miscarriage or fruit pathology. If you decide to purchase such a tool, then remember the rules for its use. Apply it in small quantities and only on clothes, but not on the skin.
• Alcohol. It is used as a basis (not always). In fact, such a component is displaced, but it can irritate excessively sensitive skin.
• Pyreteroids. Such substances are also effectively protected from insects. But they are dangerous only for insects, for people they are harmless.
• Essential oils. In general, natural ingredients are preferable, since they are less harmful than synthetic or chemical.
• Other auxiliary components are used.

Degree of protection

How good and how long will the means protect? It depends on the concentration of the active substance. So, if it is 30-40%, then you can be calm as many as 5 hours after applying. At a concentration of about 25%, forget about insects for three hours. If the concentration is only 10%, then the tool will protect just a couple of hours, not longer.

Forms of release

What are repellents in the form of release? List them:

1. Creams and ointments. Such means are applied only on the skin. It is very convenient, since in hot time many put out open clothes, and the whole body is prone to bite. But there are some drawbacks. First, many fat creams and can leave traces on clothes, as well as cause discomfort after applying. Secondly, some insects can bite even through clothes.
2. Lotion is also applied to the skin and faster and better absorbed than creams.
3. The pencils. It is not very convenient, as the means is applied for a long time.
4. Spray. It is also applied mainly on the skin, when applied to clothes, traces can remain.
5. Spray can. Such a means is convenient to spray, it can be applied on clothes, hair surrounding items. It is very practical and convenient.
6. Spiral. This option is optimal for gatherings on the street in a large company. The spiral is mounted and smoldering the smell, the smell scares insects. But such repellents smoke and unpleasantly smelling.
7. Fumigators. The fumigator is a certain heating device in which a plate with an active substance is inserted. When heated, the substance evaporates and extends to the room. You can use such repellents only in homes and apartments.
8. Ultrasonic repellent. Such a means is safe for people, but perfectly scares mosquitoes. It publishes sounds similar to the peak of the male, who informs the danger. Only females bite, and they, hearing an alarm, are certainly retisted.
9. Napkins impregnated with liquid. They can wipe the body.

Quality

To evaluate quality, inspect the packaging. It should have information about certification and compliance with quality standards. If there is a mark "approved by the Ministry of Health", then it is better to buy just such a repellent.

In addition, you should give preference to popular tools having an impeccable reputation and proven from the best side.

Where can one buy? How much is?

Buy repellents best in pharmacies or in large stores. In the stalls and basement pavilions, and fakes or poor-quality goods with anterorable shelf life can be sold in the markets.

The price of such means may vary from 50-70 rubles to 300-500 or more. It all depends on the composition, manufacturer firms and type of repellent.

How to use?

Several basic rules:

1. In order to avoid an undesirable reaction, try the remedy for little plot Skin (or for a short time in the case of fumigators).
2. Do not rub the creams into the skin, apply them to the surface.
3. Avoid eye, mouth and nose.
4. Do not apply funds for damaged skin areas.
5. The hands of the child better not to handle, because he can pull them into her mouth.
6. Do not apply an excessive amount and do not repeat the processing too often, so you can get poisoning.
7. Use repellents only with a real threat, that is, with direct contacts with insects, and not "just in case."
8. On the clothes, the repellent continues to be active up to one or two weeks (with wetting activity decreases, it ends with washing).
9. After the arrival home, we certainly wash the remedy with water with soap, remain on the skin for a long time it should not.

Let the insects do not worry you and your family!

For the individual and group protection of people from the Gnus, scaping substances are used, or repellents (from the Latin word "Repello" - to drive off, scare off). They act in three directions:

1. bind insect to choose the owner, that is, they neutralize the natural smell of the skin and deprive its attractiveness for insects;
2. prevent landing and puncture of the skin (in this case the drugs affect the olfactory blood supply bodies);
3. provide mechanical skin protection.

Industry produces a number of repellents with different efficiency. Now the names of the drugs are very much, but the basis of them is one of the following.

Dimethylphthalate - DMF. Colorless oily oily liquid, insoluble in water. Protects against mosquitoes and mosquitoes for 3-6 hours, from midges-3 hours. Against the blinders is inffective. Included in the formulation of mixtures of other repellents as a solvent.

Diethyltoluamide - Date. Light oil liquid with a weak aromatic smell. The drug is produced in the form of a 40 percent alcohol solution. When applied to the skin, it scares mosquitoes and hoarses for 10-12 hours, midges about 6 hours. Clothes treated with DETA aerosol, rejects bloodsuckers for 2-3 days, and impregnated with 20-30 percent emulsion, protects against the Gnus for a month. Relatively worse scares the blind way.

Benzimine (hexamide) is a colorless or slightly yellowish liquid with a weak, pleasant smell. Sustainable when stored in light. Dissolves plastic products and some types of acetate tissues. When applied to the skin, DETA is inferior in the duration of the protective action against mosquitoes, but on the tissues is one of the most resistant drugs. Well scares the midges and blindly.

DibutylFotlat - transparent colorless liquid insoluble in water. Used to handle clothing. At a temperature of 20 ° is effective during the day.

Dack - Colorless liquid with a specific weak odor. A highly active repellent has a skin-irritating property, so recommended for processing tents, clothes, capes, grids and other items. For this purpose, a concentrate formulation has been developed, which includes: 80 percent of DEXA, 11 percent of DMF, 3 percent of the OD-7 (emulsifying agent) and up to 100 percent of the solvent "polymers". Items impregnated with DEXA ensure complete protection of a person from blood grains within 2-3 weeks.

Indal - thick oil liquid is quite pleasant smell, insoluble in water. The drug is applied to clothes. They impregnate protective nets. In efficiency, it is somewhat weaker than DMF.

Carboxide - Transparent or slightly yellowish liquid, almost odorless. The drug is used to impregnate clothes and grids, which then become oily to the touch and acquire a weak specific smell.

Kuzol. - Syrupid yellow liquid. Dissolves varnishes and paints. The drug is applied to the upper clothes or impregnate protective nets to them in order to protect the gnus. With hot weather in efficiency, the drug is somewhat higher than dimethyl phthalate. With a decrease in temperature, the effectiveness of the chuzola is reduced.

Reellen Alpha - It is a mixture of two repellents: 48% dimethylphthalate, 50% benzoylpyridine and 2% acellulose. This is an oily syrup-like liquid, yellowish color, poorly soluble in water. In order to protect against the gnus, the drug is applied to the skin, on clothes, impregnate them grids. Under the conditions of a large number of blood-suicing insects, dimethylphthalate is 1.5 times in their effectiveness.

Repellents are divided into liquid, soft, solid and aerosols. They are produced by enterprises of household chemicals, as well as the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

Liquid repellents are designed to apply to the skin without dilution, as well as for impregnation of various items of clothing, grids, etc. Since most repellent substances are almost dissolved in water, liquid preparation It is their solution in an organic solvent or a lotion with a complex composition. The domestic industry produces Taiga lotions, "Artek", "Angara" based on DMF; "Date" - based on diethyltolumide; "DETA-1"-containing mixture of DETA, benzoylpiperidine in DMF, etc.

Aerosols. The aerosol cylinder allows you to apply a substance in a fine state. In addition to DETA, benzimine, carboxide, benzoyl peridin, mixtures of these drugs are used as repellents. Aerosol cylinders are convenient for use. The domestic industry produces aerosols of the following names: "Taiga", "Deta", "Taiga-2", "Taiga-3".

Some repellents have the form of pastes, ointments, creams that differ in consistency and composition. These include "Deta", "Geologist", "Redten", "Taiga", "Diepellin", "Tabo-B" and others.

Convenient for use, storage and transportation solid forms of repellents - pencils, bars, soap. However, they have not yet been widely used.

There is another form of repellents, which we still have a little common, - napkins called the refibin and reprofen. Repellent napkins impregnated with special compositions are designed for one-time application of repellents on open areas of the skin. They have a protective property from mosquitoes for 2-4 hours, compact, easy, occupy little space.

What helps to scare insects, whether these substances are toxic for a person and whether natural "anticomarine" can become reliable protection, finds out .

What is repellent?

The repellent is a substance of natural or synthetic origin, intended for scaring the arthropod (mosquitoes, midges, blinding, ticks, etc.). This discharge property of repellents differ from insecticides that kill insects.

Do they necessarily use them?

Mosquitoes in Belarus can not be afraid: in our country, such diseases such as malaria or dirophilaratory transmitted from the patient to a healthy person are very rarely recorded through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes can be scary only allergies and people with sensitive skin, which appear irritation. If you do not belong to anyone or to others, give preference to physical protection (closed clothes, mosquito net), and not repellents.

If you are going to rest in an exotic country, first find out from a doctor if there are no dangerous bloodsowing insects

To take care of yourself from ticks that can carry tick-borne encephalitis and lime borreliosis, dangerous for a person of the disease. According to some data, Belarusian ticks are capable of transferring other diseases, including few studied in our country. To prevent bites, it is advisable to resort not only to physical protection, but also to chemical - repellents. At the same time, remember: no means guarantees one hundred percent protection against bites.

What is the composition?

In our stores most often are repellents, the main active substance of which are DETA (diethyltolumide), IR3535 (ethyl butylacetyl-aminopropionate, 3 - aminopropionic acid) or permethrin.

DETA (as part may be listed as diethyltoluamide, deet, diethyltoluamide) is the most universal repellent, effectively providing protection against bloodsowing. Despite the many rumors about the insecurity of the substance, the World Health Organization recommends him as effective means To protect against diseases distributed through insect bites.

Protection Agency ambient The USA (EPA USA) in 1998 estimated 40 years of using DETA and concluded that "the use of DETA according to the instructions does not represent health hazards", the substance "does not have significant toxic consequences in animal experiments". Date as a whole does not cause adverse reactions. However, there are studies showing that the substance has a strong irritant eye effect (not in vain, according to the instructions, it is unacceptable to enter the protective agents on the mucous), in rare cases of DETA can cause neurological symptoms.

DETA and IR3535 can dissolve
Synthetic fabrics and plastic

IR3535 - chemical, structurally similar to Natural amino acid in Alanine. Like Daet, especially pronounced toxic effects on the human body does not have, except that it is a strong stimulus when entering the eye. Thus, IR3535 is an alternative to DETA repellents.

Permeter - Pesticide. The substance is a synthetic form of natural insecticide - a pyrethrum obtained from the Dalmatian chamomile (genus Chrysanthemium). This component of repellent is quite toxic not only for bloodsowing, but also for humans. That is why the permethrine repellents are extremely measure when protection against bloodsows (for example, you need a long time to be in the focus of the proliferation of the ticks). In general, it is better to avoid the means with a permeter.

What are repellents?

Repellents are represented today in various forms: ointment, creams, lotions, sprays, aerosols; Candles, as well as devices filled with tablet or liquid, included in the outlet.

It is extremely unwanted to use repellents in the form of aerosols - the likelihood of means in the eye is great. Always follow the instructions: Apply only the way that is recommended, and no more than indicated (in order to avoid side effects). In children, preferably repellents do not apply (especially need to protect babies up to 6 months). If there is still a need, first apply the means to your hands, then evenly distribute it on the skin of the child. Avoid areas around the eyes and mouth, gently apply a repellent in the ears area. Do not apply a repellent on the palm of the child, he can lick them.

Do not use sunscreen
With the effect of repellent

Repellents in the form of candles may be ineffective. In addition, they distinguish pairs when burning, which can cause breathing problems. Such products are undesirable to use in closed rooms, permissible - on the street.

Refuse to refuel the "sockets" funds from insects and fixtures on batteries that are sold as street "discharges." In the tablets and liquids that they refuel, the scribing substance can be methofluthrin (Metofluthrin), allethrin (allethrin) and similar toxic components. At the same time, they are often less effective than repellent means applied to the skin.

What replicate to choose?

Before buying a repellent, appreciate the danger: maybe there is no need to use the chemical agent, it will be enough to physical protection - cover the body with clothes, a mosquito net to close the window and a children's stroller. If you still fear mosquitoes, in addition to physical protection, choose repellents from DET with quantitative content of no more than 30 percent (ideal - 7-10 percent). At the same time, 20 percent of DETA in the repellent also serve as protection against ticks. Repellents can contain up to 100 percent of Deta, but this does not indicate the supere effective means. Children are desirable to protect themselves from Date.

Repellents may contain up to 100% Deta, but this does not indicate the super efficiency

Repellents containing permethrin, use in extreme cases - for example, if you go to the campaign or for a walk in the "tick-free" Square. Usually, hiking clothing, inventory (tents, rugs), never directly leather. Especially, it is unacceptable to enter the drugs on the mucous membranes. These repellents are saved on things for a long time. Do not apply such facilities in the premises, do it only outdoors.

Read carefully a label to make sure that this tool protects from those "bloodsuckers" from which you need.

Does natural "anticomarine" work?

Essential oils of juniper, cedar, verbena, mint, geranium, lavender, pines, cauda, \u200b\u200bcinnamon, rosemary, basil, thyme, fragrant pepper, garlic, and their extracts have some repellent property. It is important to understand the natural tools are much softer, their scaping properties are expressed weaker than that of synthetic chemicals. The effectiveness of such agents depends on the type of insects, they may not protect, for example, from tick bites (although not a single tool guarantees full protection!). Such repellents require very frequent application, on average, every 40-50 minutes.

Remember: Natural repellents are not suitable for everyone! Some essential oils can cause allergic reactions, so before applying the repellent to the whole body, spend allergotest: Test a small amount of the product on the wrist - does it cause irritation. It is better to forget about some broadcasts: for example, cytrus oils are considered phototoxic. They are under the influence of sunlights are able to cause skin burns in the places of application.

Why not forget?

Upon returning home, it is advisable to wash off the repellent: take a shower. It is advisable to wash the clothes to which chemical protective agents were sprayed.

Even if you used repellents, be sure to inspect yourself and childand after the walk. In case of detection on the tongue body, immediately consult a doctor.

about the author

Daria Chumakov, head of the program on the environmentally friendly way of life of the Center for Environmental Decision

Biochemist. It is studying the effect of toxic substances in products of human health and nature.

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