Insect bites

Summer is in full swing, which means it's time for outdoor recreation. Even if there is no way to go to the sea, to admire the beauty of nature in your city, or not far from it, almost all people are chosen. Unfortunately, insects are an integral part of this pastime. They are attracted by food, various sweets, aromas of perfumes, etc. Keeping yourself safe from bites is not as easy as it sounds. What to do to prevent insect bites from “decorating” the body and how to prevent the attack of these annoying inhabitants of nature?

How to relieve itching from insect bites

If it so happens that the insect has bitten, you must immediately take measures to prevent the appearance of edema and an allergic reaction. First aid depends on which insect has bitten:

• Mosquitoes. Their bites have not frightened anyone for a long time, but the consequences of his "work" cannot be called pleasant. To relieve itching, you need to apply something cold to the bite. It can be a bottle of water, frozen meat (of course, in a bag), a metal object. Before applying them, the bite should be treated with alcohol or vodka.

• Wasp, bee or gadfly. Allergic reactions to the bites of these insects are quite common. Therefore, first of all, it is recommended to remove the sting, take an antihistamine (preferably syrup, since it starts to act faster), then treat the bite site with vodka or alcohol and apply something cold.

If you do not hesitate with first aid, you can minimize the discomfort from the bite in the future. If an insect has bitten on the face, it is recommended that you immediately contact a medical facility in order to avoid negative consequences.

You cannot comb the swelling. This should be remembered even in those moments when the itching is simply unbearable. To protect the site of the bite, you can put a piece of bandage dipped in alcohol on it.

There are also many modern remedies that help get rid of the edema that has formed at the site of the bite. They act quickly and only a dot remains on the skin, which also disappears after 2-3 days.

What to do to prevent insects from biting

Whatever one may say, it is better to protect yourself from insect bites than to eliminate the unpleasant consequences later. What is needed for this?

In order not to be bitten by wasps and bees, they must not be frightened. These insects only bite when they feel threatened. If not disturbed, they are unlikely to bite. Before eating or drinking something sweet, you need to carefully look for insects.

Mosquitoes are afraid of certain odors. If it is not possible to purchase special creams, sprays or mosquito coils, you can get by with what is at hand. Here are some tips:

• In cool weather, be sure to wear long-sleeved pants and a sweater.
• You can light the branches of any coniferous tree.
• Smokers also repel mosquitoes, or rather, the tobacco smoke they exhale.
• Using an aroma lampIs another effective way to control insects. You can pick up any essential oil; lavender, citrus, geranium, tea tree, thyme, pine needles are also suitable.

These simple tips will help prevent bites, which is much better than eliminating the consequences of the activities of small inhabitants of nature.