Mosquito sprays are the most sought after products of the hottest period of the year. The product market is represented by goods of domestic producers, foreign. When choosing effective mosquito repellent it’s difficult to navigate, to choose the best option for yourself. The mosquito spray should act quickly, not cause side effects, maintain properties for several hours.
The active component of the spray, aerosol
In 1974, an insecticidal substance, DETA, was obtained in the laboratory of England. They began to use it for the production of insect repellents in order to protect military personnel in the field and indoors. After 10 years, the substance was officially registered, a wave of production of funds from mosquitoes, midges, flares, bugs, wasps and other insects annoying people began. Most modern drugs for flying bloodsucking insects are produced on the basis of DETA. Only the concentration is different.
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Safe for humans is a dose of insecticidal substance DETA up to 35%. In universal sprays from many insects or from a large number of them, DETA 30% is introduced into the composition. For protection against mosquitoes and midges in conditions of a moderate number of insects, a concentration of 15% is enough.
Using mosquito spray The substance belongs to hazard class 2. Spray from mosquitoes does not affect the well-being of a person, does not cause side effects, with the exception of cases with individual intolerance or violation of the instructions for use. An increased concentration of the insecticidal component on the skin leads to the development of an allergic reaction - redness of the skin, rashes, swelling, itching, burning.
For this reason, the product is not allowed to be used by an adult more than 3 times a day, there are age restrictions, you can not use mosquito repellent during pregnancybreastfeeding. Spray allergies are more likely to develop in young children.
Instruction manual
Since the active component is used identical. The rules for using spray, aerosol of different types are the same for everyone:
Mosquito spray is designed to handle clothing. In this case, it is valid from 12 hours to 30 days, if stored clothing is stored in a closed plastic bag. Clothes are hung out on the street, sprayed to a wet state, waiting to dry, and used as directed.
In addition to clothing, mosquito repellent aerosols are allowed to be used for treating tents, tents, fabric surfaces of a country house.
It is allowed to use in open areas of the body, but it is undesirable to treat a large area of the skin. The drug is applied from a distance of 15 cm from the surface of the skin in fresh air or in a well-ventilated area. The product should be washed off after returning home from a walk.
Aerosols from mosquitoes
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The versatility of the spray, aerosol depends on the concentration of the toxic component. The higher it is, the more diverse is the defense. The same remedy is used from mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, ticks.
Rating of the best
Which spray is best, you need to understand based on what is expected from the drug. The number of insects should also be considered.In a city park, the product will prove to be a good spray, and in the forest it will be ineffective. The rating of the spray is based on the degree of effectiveness, affordability, security.
OFF
Off Mosquito Products known all over the world. Issued for more than 10 years. During this time, the brand managed to establish itself with the best hand. In the lineup there are old proven tools and new items.
The active ingredient is the substance DETA, auxiliary - essential oils, plant extracts. The spray against mosquitoes and midges provides universal protection against all flying insects within 4 to 8 hours. On clothing, the drug remains valid for up to 30 days.
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Aerosol Off It smells good, leaves no residue on clothing, and does not irritate the skin. There is a special product line for children. Spray is used from 1 year.
The average price of the spray Off 300 rubles. Product reviews confirm the effectiveness, safety of funds.
Feedback
I bought Off-Extreme. I went for berries, I needed a strong defense. Well-processed clothes on the street, sprayed on exposed skin. Mosquitoes squeaked, flew around, but did not bite. Enough protection for 4 hours, as the manufacturer promised, everything is fair. Sprayed again, and calmly went home. I am satisfied with the quality. Smell too.
Irina, Moscow
Popular insect sprays
Picnic
Patriotic Picnic Products - one of the most common brands. The brand has gained popularity thanks to a wide range, affordable price. The body spray smells good, does not cause irritation, additionally soothes the skin, relieves itching after bitescommitted by mosquitoes earlier.
Children's protective aerosols against mosquitoes Picnic contain a minimum of DETA, 7%, therefore it is allowed to use from 1 year of life. There is an aerosol for hypersensitive skin. The cost of the Picnic brand aerosol is from 120 to 200 rubles.
Feedback
I bought a picnic from mosquitoes for the whole family. It was needed for evening walks around the city. Insects are not teeming, but even a few mosquito bites annoying. The picnic really helped out. It smells good, does not make passersby turn around, there was not a bite while walking. When it got completely dark, the insects decreased. The light spray is ideal for outdoor walks in the park.
Anna, St. Petersburg
Gardex
Gardex Products European quality attracts customers with quick effect, safety. Although the spray contains the same DETA, Gardex funds are many times more expensive.
There are several lines of tools to protect the whole family. Gardeks preparations for children allowed to use from 3 years, some drugs from the Extreme line - from 12.
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Universal aerosols of red color Gardeks Extreme provide protection against mosquitoes in extreme conditions - on hunting, fishing, overnight in nature. And also protect against midges, ticks, horseflies, and other flying insects.
Gardeks Children's Spray will retain properties for 2 hours, adult - about 8 hours. Products belong to the middle price category. A spray can from a different line costs from 200 to 600 rubles. Gardex Sprays
Feedback
If you need protection from mosquitoes and other nastiness when fishing, immediately buy a red Gardeks. The active component in it is 30%. Kills insects on first contact. It smells not very nice, but bearable. If you process the clothes and leave to air for half an hour, it is almost not felt. In addition to clothes, I spray hands, a tent. Night fishing without barriers is provided.
Andrey, Voronezh
Mosquitol
Mosquitol - products with a wide range of sprays against mosquitoes, midges, ticks. Combines an active insecticide - DETA and essential oils. Valid for 4 hours, funds with enhanced formula - up to 8 hours. It smells good, the smell quickly disappears, does not stain clothes, does not cause discomfort when applied to the skin. The cost of Moskitol spray is from 250 rubles.
Feedback
I bought a universal aerosol from mosquitoes, midges, horseflies.The consistency is such that it can be sprayed into the palm of your hand, then calmly distributed over the body. I oiled my arms, legs, neck, even my face. No discomfort, protection lasts 4 hours. Helps in the country from mosquitoes, a get-together near the house on the bench and on the river also saves.
Inna, Kiev
Moskitol and MiKo Lavender from insects
MiCo Lavender
The drug is from a series of safe products on a natural basis. It has a deterrent effect, the action lasts no more than 2 hours.
The active ingredients are geranium essential oils, carnations, citronellalavender. It can be sprayed onto clothing or exposed areas of the body. The most effective spray from domestic manufacturers on a natural basis. Cost drug for mosquitoes and ticks is about 450 rubles. The product is sold in a pharmacy.
Feedback
When my son was six months old, she did not know how to protect him from mosquitoes. Itself also suffered from bites, since sprays should not be used during feeding. At the pharmacy, Miko was offered to me, and I was satisfied, a hundred times grateful. We walked calmly in the evenings on the street, no bites.
After reviewing the most effective mosquito repellents, you can determine how much the best spray costs. Price within 500 rubles. However, you should always pay attention to the concentration of the active component. The effectiveness of the aerosol directly depends on this. The cream differs only in auxiliary components, the method of application.
