How To Choose An Insect Repellent

By Roger Cole


Insect bites are not only irritating, they transmit diseases. Therefore, you must take caution when enjoying the hot weather. Insects are active during the hot season. The most effective way of preventing bug stings or bites is the application of repellents. Below is a list of things you should think of when selecting insect repellent available in stores.

The market is filled with a variety of repellents designed for different individuals. Read labels to find out the type of ingredients used in various repellents. Some contain synthetic chemicals, others are manufactured from plant extracts. Read the instructions carefully to find out how different ingredients react on the skin. Most repellents are not suitable for children under three months. Make sure the product is suitable for you and your family to avoid health complications.

The desire of consumers is to have full-time protection against bugs. Unfortunately, repellents last for few hours depending on concentration levels. To experience protection for one or two hours, you need to apply repellents with high concentration volumes of chemicals or organic repelling substances. Low concentrated products are fit when you are not engaging in physical activities. The repelling effect tends to last one to one and a half hours.

Bug repellents cause irritation when applied to the skin, areas near eyes, nose, and ears. If you are using spray repellents, apply on your hands and rub gently in the face. Spraying repellents on your face will cause irritation to the eyes and nose. Parents are advised to keep repellents out of reach of children. This is because children may apply bug repelling products on hands, eyes, and mouth causing irritation.

Not all repellents work for everyone. Some people are allergic to plant-based repellents, others feel irritation when they apply products made of synthetic chemicals. If your body reacts negatively to chemical-based repellents, consider using plant-based products. Although organic repellents are suitable for delicate skin, the protection level is low. Consumers are forced to reapply organic repellents after a short duration to prevent insect bites.

Customers are unique because their needs differ in various ways. A customer will buy sprays or lotions to prevent mosquito bites. Another consumer will purchase repellents for the purpose of preventing tick bites. It is your duty to determine the main reason you need a repelling substance. Defining your needs prior to buying a product helps ease the entire process. Select products that indicate the type of insect they repel to ensure you are protected.

Summer is usually hot, increasing the need for sunscreen. Many manufacturers combine sunscreen with repellents to ease things for consumers. However, a combination of products interferes with effectiveness. Buy repellents that are sunscreen free to enjoy effective results.

It is important to take basic precaution while still applying repellents. Avoid places with a high population of mosquitoes. Preventing bites in areas with a large number of mosquitoes can be difficult. If you are in areas with a large number of ticks, wear long sleeves and pants. Tuck pant legs in your socks or boots to avoid tick bites. Taking these basic precautions helps prevent health complications caused by tick and mosquito bites.




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