Finding a natural way of combating the biting mosquitoes is healthier for you than using toxins such as permethrin or DEET. The issue with these is that you will need to apply them more frequently. Oil of lemon eucalyptus provides about the same amount of protection as low concentrations of DEET. If you have a formulation of 40% or higher, the lemon eucalyptus will work against ticks.
Cutter Insect Repellent contains oil of lemon eucalyptus as it's main ingredient. Repel is another form of the effective ingredient.
Lastly, blow them away. Mosquitoes are less active in windy conditions, so you are less likely to be bitten if it is breezy. Try a fan, it does wonders if there is not a natural breeze present!
Showing posts with label Mosquitoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mosquitoes. Show all posts
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Bug Bites
We are well into summer and depending upon where you live, the bugs are out. My parents always said that the mosquitoes only came out when I came home to northern Wisconsin! We have it pretty easy here in the Denver area, because bugs are just not a problem, but go to the mountains and there are legions of them.
Some things you can do to prevent or lessen the number of bites is to first wear light colored, loose clothing. Mosquitoes are often attracted to dark colors, and especially reds and blues.
My recommendation is to NOT use any of the insecticide treatments for clothes. Some clothes come pretreated and there is permethrin out there that you can treat your own clothes. Know that you are putting yourself at risk. These insecticides are neuotoxins which can be absorbed from the cclothing into your skin and hence your body. These insecticides have also been found to have a carcinogenic affect and may result in cancer cell formation. Use extreme caution if you are going to do this and know the risk that you are taking. there are better ways.
Some things you can do to prevent or lessen the number of bites is to first wear light colored, loose clothing. Mosquitoes are often attracted to dark colors, and especially reds and blues.
My recommendation is to NOT use any of the insecticide treatments for clothes. Some clothes come pretreated and there is permethrin out there that you can treat your own clothes. Know that you are putting yourself at risk. These insecticides are neuotoxins which can be absorbed from the cclothing into your skin and hence your body. These insecticides have also been found to have a carcinogenic affect and may result in cancer cell formation. Use extreme caution if you are going to do this and know the risk that you are taking. there are better ways.
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