Repellents for your needs and how to fill them

Repellents --- How they work!

Unlike what most people may think, Repellents do not kill mosquitoes. Repellents do however, as the term suggests, repel mosquitoes. Repellents have a way of making we humans unlikable in the areas that we use it

Repellents available to use

Repellents come in sprays, wipes, sticks, lotions or foams. There also is a citronella candle that maybe used to ward off these little pests.

What about the combo repellent and sunscreen combo?

Repellents and suntan lotion are two must haves when heading into the outdoors. If you forget them,you will be sorry. Companies have made it easier for us by putting the two in a combination of bothbug protection and sun block. I can't say that these are the way to go, They have there positive and negative sides

When looking at repellents the proposed best items have deet in them. Deet is short for--- bad stuff (n, n-Diethyl-m-tolumide)Now you know why they call it deet.This is strong stuff and should be used with care.For example,use it outdoors only.Keep it away from your face.To Put it on your face, spray it on your handlesfirst and then apply it to your face being careful not to get it in your eyes. Wash your hands after use,If your skin is sunburned do not apply it over the sunburn.Be especially careful with children makeing sure not to get it on their hands and if you do get it in your eyes, remember to flush with water.

As for the combos mentioned above, If Deet is used, you will want to use it less often than you would your sunscreen.Making it a poor combination. Less Deet is better and more sunscreen is better. Also using the two products togethermay decrease the efficiency. If using Both products, it is recommended by the CDC to apply sunscreen first and thanthe repellent with Deet.

There are other repellents avaliable such as naturalpel and other natural items. It seems that the deet itemswork the best but require more care in use especially with childern. I was told that Avons skin so soft worksfor mosquitoes and bugs. I must say that I have tried it and found that for me it didn't workd well. I shouldalso should say that I am a feast for mosquitoes, they love me and I swell up like mad when they get me.I guess it's the blood -- very sweet :-) :-) There are some very good products on the market, some of which you may have used.repel, Backwoods cutter, Off , Bens, Muskol, just to name a few. Some of the duel sun and bug products are bug and sun block, sun and bug stuff. Repel also makes what they call soft stuff a bug and rated sun block.

How about sound devices?

So far there is no evidence that sound emitting devices repel mosquitoes.

What about the old tales of bananas, garlic or vitamin B repelling mosquitoes?

Here again, there is not scientific evidence bear this out.

Which repellents are best for you?

Look at the label for ingredients.Keep in mind such things a your sex, age, your activity level.How much mosquitoes like you.

(If you are like me, a sexy old guy who is active. The mosquitoes love me! Sweet blood You know :):):))

Also ask yourself if you will be using the repellents is a high risk mosquito environment?

Will you be spending a lot of time out doors during mosquito hours? These items come in spray and lotion. It depends on your preference, I prefer the spray myself.

Candles

Candles are another repellent and a way to keep bugs away, especially the citronella candles. Thesehave been used for sometime and are tested. They come in things like the bug bucket and thesecome in sizes large and small. they also come in the votive style or in a lantern style put out by repellRepel also put out a bug zapper the killsflies gnats mosquitoes, it keep an area free for hours. It comesin a aerosol can. Then there is the tourch or lawn candle that can by used in the back yard or at yourcampsite. It stands on a stick and help keep the bugs at bay.

The natrapel I talked about before, is good for the children because it is made from citronella andaloe vera does not harm fabrics.

Then there is the after bite products to relieve the pain of bits. The # 1 selling insect bite treatmentcomes with a not drip applicator tip and is called after bite. Bens makes and outdoor medic kitwhich can be used for minor cuts scratches burns and bites. Repel makes a product called sting ezeto relieve pain and swelling associated with bites. Not mentioned before, repel makes a tick kit,which is showing up more and more in the outdoors. It cantains an instrument for removal, sting eze,specially designed magnifying glass, tick container, and informtaion booklet, all in a handy travel pouch. We can't for get the popular mosquito coil and last but not least the flyswatter.

Than there is Permanone, its' active ingredient permethrin repells mosquitoes and ticks that may carry lyme disease or rocky montain spotted fever. It kills them on contact. This product should not be used directly on skin. This is a serious product to be used for serious problems

The new clothing that is out that carries a claim to repell bugs and the like I believe uses this product. According to some fly fishermen that I talked to they love it and says it works well. It is claimed that you can wash the clothing 25 times before you lose the protection.

Bug jackets are another item to remember to take a look at. These come in jackets and pants and also effective on the no see-ums.Then there is also the mosquito headnet that protects against mosquitoes, black flies, bees etc..

Not to be forgotten, and mentioned briefly in the tent section, is the sleep screens single, double, and whole body. There is also mosquito netting for othere uses. Also checkout sunblock and its'use