Tips against mosquito bites in summertime

When we talk about summer, we automatically associate it with days at the pool, beach, barbecues, walks, excursions or simply a relaxing day enjoying the outdoors, but all this is accompanied by the annoying mosquitoes that can become very annoying in these summer days.

And is that the arrival of summer comes with the mixture of humidity and high temperatures, creating the perfect environment for increasing the number of mosquitoes in our environment, and this in turn translates into buzzing and bites that disturb the night, or that moment of relaxation you want to enjoy.

What are the best tricks and remedies against mosquitoes?

1. Water and vinegar: Mix water with a quarter of white vinegar in a glass and place it next to doors and windows.
2. Lemon tea: lemon and mosquitoes do not get along well, prepare a concentrated lemon tea and spray it in different areas of the house. It is a very effective and natural solution, better than chemical sprays.
3. Avoid using bright or dark objects: At night, bright, fluorescent or luminous fabrics and objects attract the attention of these insects and it will be inevitable that they will attack you, but they are also attracted by dark colors, so it is recommended to use light or neutral colors.
4. Use of different fragrances: There are some smells that mosquitoes can't stand and scare them away, among them: lavender, rosemary, citronella, eucalyptus, basil, lemon.
5. Incense, candles and natural oils: These are ideal to be placed in rooms, patios, gardens, terraces or outdoor spaces.
6. Lemons with cloves: This is another resource that can be used in rooms.
7. Mosquito net: Of course you can not miss in this list the mosquito net, ideal to avoid the visit of these annoying insects while you sleep.
8. Mesh: Placing protective netting on doors and windows can also be considered a good choice when protecting the house against this pest.

 Other means of prevention.

⮚ Eliminate any area where there is stagnant water, as these become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

⮚ Use fans, as these insects are weak fliers and therefore cannot fly against strong air.

⮚ Light or neutral colored clothing is also recommended.

⮚ You can use repellent vaporizers plugged into electricity in strategic places in the house, as they create an environment with odors that bother mosquitoes.

⮚ You can also use repellents on your body to keep them away from you and avoid mosquito bites.

And if they still bite, what is recommended?

⮚ It is recommended to wash the stung area with plenty of soap and water.

⮚ Apply cold compresses.

⮚ Apply creams containing calamine in their composition.

⮚ Do not scratch to avoid skin infection.

⮚ Clean with alcohol.

⮚ Put aloe vera.

Some curiosities you should know about mosquitoes.

✔ Those who are in charge of biting are the female mosquitoes since they need the blood of mammals for their eggs to be fertile.

✔ Mosquitoes do not die one day, nor do they die after biting. Females can live up to 45 days while the male can live only about 10 days.

✔ Humans are more attractive to mosquitoes because of the carbon dioxide we emit when we breathe, they are also attracted by human perspiration, and it varies according to age, with adults being the most persecuted.

Do not deprive yourself of enjoying an unforgettable summer for fear of the inclement attack of mosquitoes, take into account these recommendations and enjoy those rich summer days.