Easy Tips That Will Help You Avoid Bug Bites
During summer, everyone likes to be out in the beach, park to enjoy the sun and the breeze. Sadly, it is also the time, when insects are out in large numbers. Most of us already are aware of some of the ways to avoid bug bites. This is just to refresh memories, as some of us, may have forgotten during the tough days we're facing now. Good luck to all.
1.
Keep It Breezy
Sitting near a fan is simple and
effective way to keep insects at bay. If the airflow is strong enough, bugs
will have trouble navigating through it. And if bugs can’t get near you, they
can’t bite you!
2.
Say No To Standing Water
Standing water is an open invitation
for mosquitoes and other pesky insects to invade your yard. Take a walk around
your house and check for sources of standing water. Look for puddles, dips in
your grass, anything that might hold water. Eliminate standing water to keep
insects at bay. (And you don’t have to get rid of your bird bath—just put a
water agitator one in it to keep the water moving.)
3.
Use The Right Ingredients
When buying bug spray, make sure to
check the active ingredients list. We all know that DEET is effective against
mosquitos, but it’s not the only thing that works! Another effective ingredient
is picaridin, which is similar to DEET but feels a bit less greasy. For a more
natural option, look for products that contain oil of lemon eucalyptus . The CDC recognises, DEET,
picaridin, or OLE as effective active ingredients in insect repellents.
4.
Keep Calm & Chill Out
It turns out that some mosquitos are
attracted by carbon dioxide (CO2). While we all exhale CO2 all the time, but we
put off more of it under certain conditions. For instance, strenuous exercise
will make you breath more heavily and increase your production of CO2. So if
you find yourself out and about during peak mosquito hours, you can make
yourself less of a target by breathing calmly and steadily.
5.
Know What Doesn’t Work
When it comes to repelling insects,
some products just don’t work. Other products are mildly effective, but are
much less effective than most spray repellents. Some of the products that
struggle to perform effectively in tests include most wearable repellant
products (like ultrasonic devices, etc.), skin patches, supplements, and eating
bananas.
6.
Dress Properly
Mosquitoes can easily bite you
through breathable fabrics like cotton and linen. But tightly-woven fabrics can
be a more effective barrier against bites. Wearing synthetic fabrics or
athletic materials can be better if you want to avoid bites.
Another thing to keep in mind is
that mosquitoes can be attracted to bright or dark colors, like blue, red, and
black. Wear lighter colors like white and khaki to avoid standing out.
7.
Avoid Peak Insect Hours
Finally, you can avoid a lot of
insect bites simply by staying inside during the peak activity hours of dawn
and dusk. These tend to be the least windy times of the day, which means it’s
party time for biting bugs.