How to protect yourself from annoying insects in summer

Not only do people love warm summers, but insects also like summer weather. And therefore the likelihood of encountering mosquitoes, ticks and even wasps increases. The best protection against insects is reliable information about them. So to speak, warned - protected from bites.



The most frequent violators of our peace of mind (among insects) in the summer are mosquitoes. Pleasant warm evenings and nights and want to spend in the fresh air, somewhere away from the city streets. But even a single mosquito can ruin everything.

And if you did get out of the city, then do not forget that there are these hungry, and therefore very obsessive flying insects waiting for you. They have a good sense of smell - they can distinguish about 70 different smells, which helps them find a source of food. But if you cheat, you can turn yourself into a repulsive “prey” by mosquito standards.



Sensitive mosquito sense of smell does not tolerate the smell peppermint. It is enough to grind the plant and rub the skin with the resulting mass to make mosquitoes stay away. The same tool can remove swelling after an already occurred bite.

Among other "anti-molarine" means can be noted melissa, basil, lavender, calendula, rosemary. If you like to arrange gatherings with guests on your own site, then be sure to get a couple of the above plants - and the problem with mosquitoes will disappear.

It is impossible not to mention garlic, the sharp smell of which mosquitoes do not like. For better effect, it is desirable to cut garlic. Although you can experiment, rubbing garlic with the same melissa. No self-respecting mosquito will come to this scent. Even very hungry.



Many people believe that ticks wait only in the forest, but this is not true. You can meet these small arthropods even in the park or garden. Therefore, before going to nature, it is worth treating clothes and open areas of skin with a deterrent.

And the repellent can be prepared independently. For this, for example, wormwood is suitable. Grind 50 g of fresh wormwood (if it is dried, then simply rub it), pour 500 ml of water and boil. Clothing can be treated with cold solution. By the way, this tool can be safely used to protect animals.



Unlike ticks and mosquitoes, bees and wasps are indifferent to our blood. These flying insects prefer floral nectar, and a person is bitten only if it threatens their lives. Therefore, sudden movements near a bee or a wasp will instantly make you a dangerous figure that must be bitten.



So next to the beehive. don't make sudden movementsOtherwise, the bees will decide to defend themselves. You should not try and slap the wasp if it is already sitting on you. Try to brush the insect off carefully, otherwise it will bite after your attack.

Since bees and wasps are attracted to sweets, you should not leave honey, jam and other desserts in a prominent place in the summer. You should not leave too much fruit. But you can make bait by pouring jam into a plate and putting it away from yourself. Wasps and bees will be interested in this object, and at this time you can safely eat.



If a bite occurs, leave dangerous territory first. Then remove the sting, if any. Put a cold compress on it. You can relieve pain with plantain, dandelion juice or sour cream. If you feel nausea, dizziness or frequent heartbeat, it is better to consult a doctor.

Have you been bitten by summer insects? What tricks do you use to avoid such troubles?