How to prevent mosquito bites when traveling outdoors

During the peak tourist season, many people choose to go to tourist attractions with mountains and water. This kind of environment is where mosquitoes gather in large numbers. Many times, if you are accidentally bitten by a mosquito containing toxins, it is easy to have an allergic reaction, and in severe cases it can endanger your health. So, how can we prevent mosquito bites?

1. Long-sleeved clothes

When we are outdoors, we should try to wear long-sleeved clothes and long pants, and tie up our cuffs and collars tightly, and be sure to apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin. In addition, tourists should try not to sit or lie under damp trees, on the grass, or by the water.

2. Anti-mosquito and insect repellent quick-drying clothes

Anti-mosquito and insect repellent quick-drying clothing has always been hailed as one of the best equipment for outdoor sports. From the surface, there is nothing special about it. The principle is that a kind of agent is added when weaving the cloth, which will emit a disgusting smell that only mosquitoes can smell, making them dare not approach, thus achieving the effect of repelling mosquitoes. Outdoor enthusiast Wang Yu told reporters based on his own personal experience that when wearing anti-mosquito and insect repellent quick-drying clothes, fewer mosquitoes stay on the clothes and the stay time is very short. Although a few mosquitoes will stay, they will not bite. Anti-mosquito and insect repellent quick-drying clothing allows outdoor enthusiasts to take the initiative to defend themselves when engaging in outdoor activities, avoiding the tension caused by fear of mosquito bites. In addition to being mosquito-proof, this fabric is also antibacterial, UV-resistant, and quick-drying, and will not cause allergies or adverse effects on the human body.

3. Mugwort, Artemisia annua, Cypress leaves, Wild chrysanthemum

If you are camping in the wild, you can light mugwort, wormwood, cypress leaves, wild chrysanthemums, etc. to repel mosquitoes. In addition, do not camp near water sources such as rivers, lakes, and streams, as there will be more mosquitoes in these places. When walking, try not to walk through grass, as grass is the "home" of many insects. If you must walk through the grass, it is best to roll up your trouser legs first to prevent insects from sneaking in.

4. Mosquito repellent

Mosquito repellent is one of the must-have items for people when going out. The main ingredient of mosquito repellent is DEET. Generally speaking, mosquito repellent can prevent 99.9% of mosquito bites within 6 to 8 hours. The principle is that the drug acts directly on the mosquito's tactile organs and chemical receptors, thereby repelling mosquitoes. Children should be especially careful when using mosquito repellent. It is best to use mosquito repellent with a DEET concentration of less than 10%. It is best not to use products that babies can accidentally lick and ingest, which can lead to poisoning. In addition, when applying mosquito repellent, avoid applying it directly on wounds or rashes. If you cannot buy these medicines, you can use Fengyoujing instead, which is also effective. When going out, it is best to apply mosquito repellent or wind oil all over your body. It is more effective if applied on clothes because the medicine on the body can easily be washed away by sweat.

5. Insect repellent

Protect exposed areas Insect repellent needs to be sprayed on the neck and some exposed areas of the body. During the mosquito season, you can also spray some on your cuffs, socks and trouser legs, because when you walk through an area with plants, these insects will crawl onto you from some shorter plants. Please read the instructions carefully before use and follow the above requirements. The general insect repellent can provide protection for up to 8 hours, but it also depends on the individual. Some people have a fast metabolism, so they sweat a lot and their sweat is diluted quickly.

6. Bring some garlic

You can eat more garlic and foods rich in vitamin B, such as brown rice, beans, dried fruits, peanut kernels, fruits, green vegetables, milk, freshwater fish, seafood, as well as animal liver, kidney, brain, lean meat, etc.

In addition, there are many ways to prevent mosquito bites. The first is to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Pay attention to personal hygiene, rinse your body in time, keep your skin clean, and it is best to use less soap when bathing in summer. Generally speaking, mosquitoes like to eat nectar, so the probability of being bitten by mosquitoes will increase after using items with floral scents. Wear light-colored clothes, and it is best to wear light-colored cotton clothes that are breathable and sweat-absorbent at night. The second is to prevent mosquitoes through diet. Adjust your diet and change your physical constitution appropriately to reduce the acidic concentration of sweat discharged by the body. Being bitten by mosquitoes outdoors is a hassle. In addition to the above mosquito repellent weapon, you must also remember to carry a few bottles of mosquito repellents such as wind oil, floral water, and medicines that can relieve itching and swelling. In addition, using things you can find around you, such as applying watermelon peel to the bitten area, can also have an emergency effect in relieving itching and swelling.