Insect bites

Summer is in full swing, which means it's time to relax in nature. Even if there is no opportunity to go to the sea, to admire the beauty of nature in their city, or not far from it, almost all people choose. Unfortunately, insects are an integral part of this pastime. They are attracted to food, various sweets, perfume aromas, etc. Protecting yourself from bites is not as easy as it seems. 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 an insect has bitten, you must immediately take measures to prevent the occurrence of swelling and an allergic reaction. First aid depends on what kind of insect bit:

• Mosquitoes. Their bites have not scared anyone for a long time, but the consequences of his “work” certainly cannot be called pleasant. To relieve itching, you need to apply something cold to the bite site. This could be a bottle of water, frozen meat (in a bag, of course), or 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, as it begins 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 bites your face, it is recommended to immediately contact a medical facility to avoid negative consequences.

You cannot scratch the swelling. You need to remember this even in those moments when the itching is simply unbearable. To protect the bite site, you can apply a piece of bandage soaked in alcohol to it.

There are also many modern remedies that help get rid of swelling that has formed at the site of the bite. They act quickly and only a spot 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 deal with unpleasant consequences later. What is needed for this?

To avoid being bitten by wasps and bees, they should not be frightened. These insects only bite when they feel threatened. If you don't disturb them, they are unlikely to bite. Before eating or drinking something sweet, you need to carefully look for insects.

Mosquitoes are afraid of certain smells. If it is not possible to purchase special creams, sprays or coils against mosquitoes, you can make do with what you have on 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 lamp- another effective way to combat insects. You can choose any essential oil; lavender, citrus, geranium, tea tree, thyme, and pine oils are also suitable.

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