Summer is coming, as soon as the lights are turned off at night, mosquitoes will buzz in the ears and ring, not only do not give people sleep, but also reward you with a big "red envelope", itchy is not good, the next day can only take panda eyes to work.
In order to prevent mosquito bites, people take many preventive measures, such as using mosquito coils, mosquito killers, etc., but the effect is not satisfactory, and there are always mosquitoes that have slipped through the net and will take the opportunity to give you two mouthfuls.
So, are there any anti-mosquito tips that can make mosquitoes stop eating completely?
The mosquito repellent method of the ancients
Hanging mosquito nets is a very ancient and effective way to prevent mosquitoes, as early as 685 B.C., the ancients invented mosquito nets for mosquito control, which was called "curtains" at that time. Mosquito nets keep mosquitoes out and protect people from bites.
Mosquito coils were written in the ancient book "Gewu Rough Talk" in the early Song Dynasty, people would collect duckweed, add realgar after drying, and make paper wrapped incense, which can be burned to avoid mosquitoes. This mosquito coil not only has the effect of repelling mosquitoes, but also the materials used are natural and pollution-free.
Burning wormwood and artemisia grass was also a common mosquito repellent used by ancient people. The smoke from these two plants is effective in repelling mosquitoes and does not smell suffocating. In autumn, the ancients would collect these plants home, weave them into ropes, hang them on the beams of the house to dry, and make "fire ropes", which will be lit and used in the following summer, and the effect is also very good.
The wise ancients also found that some plants had the miraculous effect of repelling mosquitoes, so they would plant these mosquito-repellent plants in their gardens, such as mosquito repellent grass, pitcher plant, Huoxiang, etc.
In ancient times, people wore sachets as a means of repelling mosquitoes, and the sachets were filled with herbs such as Huoxiang, mint, star anise, fennel, perilla, etc., which had the effect of repelling mosquitoes. These herbs can not only repel mosquitoes, but also have a refreshing effect.
You may not think that people in the Qing Dynasty used physical knowledge to improve the lamp and cleverly made the "mosquito absorbing lamp", at that time the lamp was still made of copper, and the position of the opening was improved to a bell mouth. When the wick inside burns, the air flow around the outside will flow in quickly, and mosquitoes will be swept into it and die.
There is also a very subtle saying, the ancients would set up a mosquito control tank, the so-called mosquito control tank is to raise small tadpoles in the water tank, mosquitoes like the environment with water, and frogs happen to like to eat mosquitoes.
I have to say that the ancients were really wise and came up with a lot of tricks under limited conditions.
Mosquito repellent methods for contemporary people
Modern mosquito coils are the earliest mosquito repellent tools developed, which are made of insecticides such as pyrethroids, which release smoke through combustion, and the particles and gases in them can paralyze or kill the mosquitoes they come into contact with.
However, mosquito coils do not completely repel mosquitoes, and their effectiveness is affected by a variety of factors, such as the size of the room, ventilation, the type and number of mosquitoes, etc. The smoke produced when mosquito coils are burned is also harmful to human health.
Mosquito coils will produce some harmful smoke when burned, especially in confined spaces, and if people inhale them for a long time, they will irritate and damage the respiratory tract. Mosquito coils have a certain pungent odor, and some people are prone to allergic reactions after inhalation, such as skin redness, itching, rashes, etc.
Toxic substances and fine dust particles in smoke can irritate and damage the respiratory tract, causing respiratory diseases. The gas produced by the combustion of the special ingredient in the mosquito coil can cause harm to the human nervous system, and long-term inhalation may cause symptoms such as memory loss, nausea, and headache.
Later, people developed electric mosquito swatters, which kill mosquitoes by electric shock, which is very effective for mosquitoes in indoor environments.
In recent years, electric mosquito repellent liquid has also become quite popular, and the mosquito repellent components in the mosquito repellent liquid are volatilized by heating, so as to achieve the effect of mosquito repellent. It is easy to use and the effect is long-lasting, but you need to pay attention to ventilation to avoid inhaling smoke for a long time.
When people are outdoors, mosquitoes are even more rampant, and mosquito repellent liquid has a market, which can be applied directly to the surface of the body to repel mosquitoes by releasing mosquito repellent ingredients. There is also a mosquito repellent bracelet on a similar principle, and people who wear the bracelet can release mosquito repellent ingredients anytime and anywhere, creating an isolation barrier for themselves.
Another controversial method is ultrasonic mosquito repellent, which uses artificial ultrasound to mimic the frequency of natural enemies of mosquitoes in nature to repel them. Although there are mature products on the market, some studies have shown that they are not very effective.
There is also a saying that changing the ambient temperature and light will also have an effect, so there is an orange light bulb, the orange light can make mosquitoes afraid, so the orange light bulb can produce a good mosquito repellent effect.
Regarding temperature, some studies have shown that mosquitoes are more active between 28 and 31 degrees, so turning on the air conditioner appropriately to reduce the temperature can also reduce the demand for mosquitoes to a certain extent, so that mosquitoes can "quiet" down.
In fact, different mosquito repellent products are suitable for different environments and people. When choosing mosquito repellent products, we need to choose the right product according to our own needs and actual situation.
So how to repel mosquitoes in the most effective and safe?
Tips for repelling mosquitoes
No matter what mosquito repellent products you buy, you should first pay attention to the ingredient list, production date, shelf life and other information of this product.
Compared with traditional mosquito coils, electric mosquito repellent liquid is safer, more environmentally friendly, and has a more durable mosquito repellent effect. You should choose a regular brand and channel to buy, and follow the instructions for use. When using these products, make sure that there is good air circulation to avoid discomfort to the human body.
When we use electric mosquito coils and electric liquid mosquito coils, another trick is to alternate between different brands of mosquito coils to reduce the possibility of mosquitoes developing resistance.
When buying qualified mosquito repellent water, pay attention to choosing mosquito repellent water containing active ingredients such as DEET or DEET, which can directly act on the mosquito's touch organs and chemoreceptors, so as to avoid its damage. A good product lasts for 6-8 hours. However, in order to avoid skin sensitivity to chemicals, pay attention to the amount of contact between the skin and keep a certain distance when using.
Mosquito repellent patches made of essential oils extracted from natural plants can be attached to hats, cuffs, necklines, trouser hems and other places to achieve mosquito repellent effect.
The gadget of electric mosquito swatter may have entered every household, and it is very convenient and effective to use, but please note that it should not be used in places with flammable and explosive materials to avoid direct contact with the human body.
As we all know, the comfort zone of mosquitoes is a humid environment that can keep the home dry and clean, and the areas that may have standing water in the home should be cleaned regularly to effectively prevent them from laying eggs and breeding. It can also be used to place some plants with mosquito repellent effect indoors, such as jasmine, Milan, rose, etc., and the aroma of these plants is not very fond of mosquitoes.
If it is a small partner who attracts mosquitoes, you should also pay attention, that is because mosquitoes have a soft spot for people with developed sweat, and frequent bathing to remove sweat on the body, coupled with mosquito repellent soap, can also reduce mosquito bites.
Of course, mosquitoes also have natural enemies, and the enemies of enemies are friends, such as frogs, bats, and some birds, etc., which can help us reduce the number of mosquitoes, so we should be kind to them.
If it is a place where there are many mosquitoes, you can also make a basin of soapy water to lure mosquitoes to lay eggs in the water, the alkaline environment is not suitable for mosquitoes to survive, and the water basin will be filled with many dead eggs for a period of time, and the mosquitoes will be strangled in the cradle.
The hot summer is coming soon, and with so many ways to repel mosquitoes, I hope you can have a comfortable and peaceful summer this year.
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