Overview of the best mosquito repellents and the manufacture of natural mixtures at home

As you know, nothing so saddens summer vacations as the ubiquitous mosquitoes. Their squeaks haunt us almost everywhere, and numerous itchy bites remain in our memory. We offer you to arm yourself and choose an effective mosquito repellent that will ensure a quiet pastime in nature.

Types of fixed assets

There is a huge number of the most diverse means of bloodsuckers and all of them can be divided into two main groups:

• the first includes fumigants, they can be used both indoors and outdoors. The purpose of such a device is to destroy the insect;
• in the second group are repellentsthat can only scare away mosquitoes. These funds are intended for open areas, although sometimes they are used in apartment conditions.

But as you know, protecting an enclosed space is quite simple - just install mosquito nets on the windows and turn on in parallel fumigator. Here certainly no mosquito will survive. But what to do in nature, where it is quite problematic to install a fence? This situation really looks much more complicated, and therefore the choice of mosquito repellent on the street will be somewhat difficult.

Spirals

The most accessible and popular today is the spiral. Such a device is made of wood flour, which is impregnated with a special active substance. Wood flour during smoldering forms a cloud poisonous to mosquitoes, the active components of which repel insects.

On a note! This poisonous smoke is capable of destroying mosquitoes that are in the epicenter! Impregnation substances penetrate the body of the insect through its respiratory tract and slowly destroy it!

Spirals from mosquitoes are quite effective in open areas and are very simple to use. It is necessary to fix the device on some surface and set fire to its free tip. After it flares up, the flame is knocked down.

Important! Use spirals only in the open air and at the same time install them away from people. Using them too often is not recommended, since toxic fumes can cause harm to humans!

The most popular brands include:

• Raptor
• Raid;
• Gardex;
• Komaroff;
• Fumitox.

Gas bottle

Carbon trap is another mosquito repellent that will help you in the country. It works very well even where there are a lot of insects, for example, near water bodies. This device is very massive, so to install it you will need to highlight a certain area.

The carbon dioxide trap is equipped with a powerful fan, a grid for collecting bloodsuckers and a propane tank. When gas is burned, carbon dioxide and heat are released into the air, which attract insects. When mosquitoes approach, they are drawn inward and they find themselves in a grid in which they die.

On a note! A carbon dioxide plant is able to rid mosquitoes of a plot of up to 40 acres!

On sale today you can find similar installations that are made on a wheel basis, which facilitates their movement around the site. You can install them yourself and then without any problems move to the barn.

The most popular are the following:

• Mosquito Magnet;
• Mosquito Killer;
• Electrofrog Security.

Repellents

The most effective and most affordable mosquito repellents are pencils, creams, lotions, sprays, bracelets and emulsions. This is the best option for protection if you are going to the forest for mushrooms, fishing or want to work in your summer cottage.

1. Pencils are hypoallergenic and the cheapest. Its structure is dense, and therefore, after application, it dries for a long time and at the same time also works for a long time. Pencils are economical and easy to use. The product must be applied to exposed areas of the body and wait until it dries completely. Hands after its use remain clean, and it will be effective for several hours. Especially popular are pencils from Mosquitall, Chicco and "Gardex».
2. Liquid repellents are milk, creams, emulsions, etc. They are also convenient to use, but unlike the above preparations, they require frequent renewal of the protective layer. The time of their active work takes an average of one and a half hours. Many of them smell good, some are completely odorless. After application do not leave a greasy film and absorb very quickly. In most cases, such funds are used to protect children. Among the variety of such repellents, drugs from Mosquitall, OFF, Gardex and DETA can be distinguished.
3. Most mosquito sprays are intended for use by adults and children from 1 year. Such drugs work for 3 hours, therefore, require updating. Some can be applied to clothing and to surrounding objects, such as a pram, others must first be sprayed onto the palm of your hand and only then applied to the skin. There are a rather large number of aerosols, but only a few are most popular among consumers, since they differ in the optimal ratio of price and quality. Among them: “OZZ”, “Off”, “MiCo Lavender”, “Lafe's”, “Mosquitall”.
4. A bracelet - The easiest and most convenient way to protect yourself from bloodsuckers. It is a small strap, saturated with essential oils, which is worn on the wrist. This product is hypoallergenic and consists only of natural ingredients. The bracelets “BUGSLOCK”, “Gardex”, “BugStop” are in demand.
   

   Important! It is only necessary to purchase branded bracelets, since the cheapest ones often turn out to be ineffective and the operating time prescribed in the instructions will not correspond to reality!

DIY natural products

But sometimes it’s not necessary to spend money on the purchase of chemicals. Remedy for mosquitoes can be done with your own hands from the available components. Let's consider some of them.

1. Ether mixture. The basis of this repellent is vodka, 30 ml of which must be combined with such an amount of a mixture of essential oils of jojoba almonds, grape seed, neem and olive. Vodka should be poured into a spray bottle, add essential oils and shake the composition well. To increase the effectiveness of the product, it is applied every 2-3 hours.
   

   Important! Since the product is very concentrated, it is not recommended for children to use it!

2. Herbs. Bring a glass of water to a boil, put one tablespoon of grass of peppermint, cat and pepper, add a tablespoon of lavender and a couple of buds of dried cloves. Cover the container with the composition with a lid and leave to cool completely. Filter, pour into a spray bottle and add a glass of vodka. Spray as needed.
3. "The bite of four thieves." This is one of the best home-made mosquito repellents. The finished product has a very intense smell, but after spraying and drying it completely disappears.Works great not only against mosquitoes, but also against ticks. In a 2 liter jar, put 5 cloves of chopped garlic and add 2 tablespoons of dried herbs of thyme, sage, rosemary, lavender, mint. Pour in a liter of vinegar and close the jar tightly. Leave the mixture to be infused for 3 weeks, shaking the contents of the can every day. After a specified period of time, filter the infusion and use as necessary. Keep refrigerated. Before use, the finished product must be diluted with water by half.
4. If you do not have time to prepare a multicomponent solution, then it is quite possible to do the following. Fill the spray bottle with water, add 30 drops of lavender oil and the same amount of geranium oil. It can be taken with you to nature and used as needed.

Usage Tips

Before using homemade mosquito repellents, pay attention to the following recommendations:

• during pregnancy and lactation, the use of such products should be limited and you must first consult a doctor;
• To protect young children, concentrated sprays are not used, but are diluted with plenty of water;
• Before use, you should always conduct a sensitivity test - the only way to be sure of their complete safety for your health;
• if you are going to store the finished product, then it must be signed and selected for it a place inaccessible to children;
• when you make a repellent from essential oils, the container for it should be made of dark glass, and the storage space should be dark and cool.