Their whirring is annoying and when they sting it gets really uncomfortable: mosquitoes. With a few tips and tricks, however, the nasty tormentors are easy to deal with.
- Mosquitoes are a problem especially in high temperatures in summer *.
- How to effectively prevent insects in the house and mosquito bites .
- What home remedies will help with itchy and painful stings .
Offenbach - Summertime is mosquito time. In hot and high temperatures, mosquitoes are usually not far away in closed rooms and outdoors. Mostly they buzz around us with humming noises and rob us of our last nerve on mild summer nights. But chemistry is not always necessary to fight mosquitoes . There are many natural remedies that keep mosquitoes away and relieve itchy mosquito bites . The effort is often low and home remedies for mosquitoes can be found on your own doorstep, in the garden or in nature.
What home remedies help to keep mosquitoes out of the house and body, and what you can do about itchy and painful bites : Here are someTips and tricks against mosquitoes and mosquito bites.
Mosquitos and insects in the house: these home remedies will help
- TRICK 1: Mosquitoes are attracted to people's sweat. Therefore, you should shower regularly in summer . Wearing long, wide and preferably white clothing, for example made of linen, that covers the skin, helps against mosquito bites.
- TRICK 2: Put herbs and plants in front of the window and on the balcony. The scents of lavender, thyme, catnip and lemon balm in particular are effective home remedies for mosquitos and keep them away.
- TRICK 3: Essential oils on the skin have a similar effect: mosquitoes don't like eucalyptus oil and lemongrass oil and stay away.
- TRICK 4: The classic mosquito net in front of the windows or around the bed largely keeps mosquitoes away.
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- Das Erste (@DasErste) June 20, 2020Home remedies for mosquito bites: This helps against itching, swelling and inflammation
Getting through the summer without mosquito bites is almost impossible. Mosquitoes are also mostly found at the lake or in the garden on mild eveningsnot far away. The animalslove the evening twilight and breed on bodies of water. Therefore, mosquito bites in the summer alsoNo rarity. Home remedies from nature also help against the itching and swelling of mosquito bites . Here you will find an overview with the most important home remedies against mosquitoes:
- TIP 1: Under no circumstances should you scratch the mosquito bites . This can lead to painful inflammation. A natural home remedy for the itching of mosquito bites is spit. Most people know this trick from childhood.
- TIP 2: Some types of fruit and vegetables soothe the itchiness of mosquito bites and reduce the swelling. A sliced onion can help with mosquito bites , for example : the sulfur oil in the onion has a disinfectant effect. The acidity of a lemon soothes the itching. A cut slice of potato that was previously in the refrigerator cools the swelling and allows it to recede.
- TIP 3: toothpasteis the insider tip among the home remedies for mosquito bites in summer. The essential oils in the toothpaste reduce the itchiness of the bite .
- TIP 4: Vinegar toohas a disinfectant effect against mosquito bites . A cool vinegar compress can reduce the swelling.
Which home remedies help against mosquitoes and their bites? We provide you with useful tips and tricks against these annoying insects in summer.
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Mosquitoes and mosquito bites are in the summervery annoying. Fortunately, some of the best home remedies for mosquitoes and mosquito bites can be found on your doorstep in nature, in the garden or in the local supermarket. However, if a sting becomes infected or you have painful, large swelling, you should see a doctor. You should also seek advice from a tropical medicine specialist when traveling long-distance. (By Delia Friess)
The black fly's bite can be life-threatening. Two women from Kassel were also attacked by the black fly *, which is up to mischief on the Fulda, among other places.Some mosquitoes can also transmit diseases. In 2019, for example, the tiger mosquito was on the rise. * * Fnp.de, hna.de and op-online.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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