Summer is not only a magical three months of warmth, holidays, relaxation and sun. So, 10 of the best mosquito repellents.
10. Gardex Family
Gardex Family Series products are a line of mosquito repellent products. This includes traditional sprays (regular and with aloe vera), as well as repellent candles. Any of the funds is safe for children, so it is suitable for the whole family. Gardex Family sprays are intended for use during rest in the country house and in other places in the open air with a low concentration of insects. As for the repellent candles, they will serve not only as an effective remedy for annoying bloodsuckers, but also as an accessory that will definitely not interfere with an evening table or a romantic date. In addition, the Gardex Family line includes a special balm after bites in case mosquitoes still overtake you.
9. Kontra gel
A simple and effective, and most importantly, time-tested tool. Kontra repellent gel is extremely convenient to use (you just need to apply the cream on bare places, you don’t even need to rub it) and transport (the miniature tube fits easily in any purse or backpack). The aqueous base of the gel makes the product gentle and eliminates nasty stickiness. In addition, the cream helps moisturize the skin. The price of Kontra gel also looks attractive, but not all online pharmacies have the product available. The only drawback of the cream can be considered that it is not suitable for young children, as well as pregnant women and people with hypersensitivity to the skin.
8. Spiral Raptor
If you don’t want the hassle of smearing your own body, then for you there is an innovative solution from Raptor. This tool is a special spiral that smolders, releasing an insecticide that is harmful to mosquitoes. The product is based on densely pressed milled wood, impregnated with d-allethrin (just its allocation during smoldering provides protection against mosquitoes). It is worth noting that Raptor spirals are intended for outdoor use only. Vapors of d-allethrin are completely safe for the whole family and animals. Spirals smolder very slowly, as a result of which the product remains effective for 7 hours. The evaporation radius of the active substance is 3 meters.
7. Mosquitall
Mosquitall sprays and sprays are designed to protect you from mosquitoes with the unique IR 3535 bio-repellent. The main advantage of this active substance is the complete safety of its use. Accordingly, aerosols based on it are suitable for absolutely all types of skin, including those with high sensitivity. In addition, sprays can be applied to clothing. The absence of parabens in Mosquitall products ensures that the spray does not leave sticky and greasy streaks on any fabric. On top of that, Mosquitall mosquito sprays have a pleasant aroma. Aerosols retain protective activity for 4 hours from the moment of spraying.
6. Dat aerosol
The contents of this spray can provide you with protection against mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers, even in places of large concentrations of insects. An active hydrocarbon based repellent lasts for 5 hours. Aerosol is equally effective when applied both directly to the skin and to clothing. The product is safe and leaves no sticky residue, and a compact spray can take up little space and is always ready to be at hand at the right time. However, there are a couple of limitations in aerosol operation. Repellent is not recommended for pregnant women, young children, people with high skin sensitivity, and also should not be applied to synthetic clothing.
5. Raid plates
If not all arsenal of means of protection from annoying insects is available to you in the open air, then in the room (whether it is an apartment, your own house or a summer residence), you can use almost anything. Of course, it is unlikely that you have a great desire to spray aerosols before bedtime, so there are more comfortable and practical means on the market. For example, an electric fumigator charged with plates from Raid. When plugged into the outlet, the aluminum base of the plate begins to heat up, as a result of which the active substance that is harmful to insects evaporates. Raid is specifically designed for night use, so one plate can protect you from 8 to 12 hours.
4. Bugslock Bracelet
Bugslock bracelets are not only effective, but also a stylish solution to the problem associated with nasty buzz and bites. Perhaps the most comfortable and compact mosquito repellent on our list today. The product is a bracelet made of cotton material, which is impregnated with a repellent (citronella extract). Such an accessory will become an indispensable tool for those who do not want to think about mosquitoes and do not want to mess with sprays. The bracelet is suitable for any member of your family - the product does not cause allergies and scuffs on the skin. In addition, the line from Bugslock is represented by a large number of colors.
3. Aerosol OZZ
Nevertheless, aerosols are considered to be a traditional means of protection against mosquitoes in open areas. OZZ cartridges are designed to scare away mosquitoes and other flying insects from you. This aerosol is easily applied to skin and clothing, without leaving the slightest greasy or sticky streaks. The remedy lasts for 3-4 hours depending on the concentration of insects (it can be used not only where mosquitoes are not difficult to count on the fingers, but also where there are a swarm of damned flyers). Aerosols from OZZ have no contraindications and are safe to apply even to children's skin. In addition, a compact spray can easily fit anywhere.
2. Spray OFF
The line of mosquito sprays OFF contains 2 products, the main active substance of which is diethyltoluamide repellent. The first remedy is an OFF spray for the whole family. With him, all your loved ones will be protected, with whom you decided to share outdoor recreation, including young children. When applied to the skin, Family spray is active for about 3 hours. As for the second product from OFF, this is a spray with the laconic name Extreme. The concentration of diethyltoluamide here is 2 times greater than in a family remedy. Accordingly, such a spray is suitable for places where there are too many insects. For example, the shore of a pond or a small lake.
1. My sun
In general, the name makes it clear that this mosquito repellent is made specifically for the smallest travelers and vacationers. “My sun” is a repellent spray based on the active substance IR3535. If you remember, a little higher we already mentioned this bio-repellent as hypoallergenic and the safest. But how could it be otherwise when it comes to very sensitive baby skin? Of course, the only way. However, the “Sun” will be no less effective if applied to the baby’s clothes. The active repellent's time here is 2 hours.