Ways to Stop the Itch

When a mosquito bite causes itching and discomfort, you can often find relief with kitchen staples like oatmeal, honey, or baking soda.

Mosquito bites are the hallmark of warmer weather. Though the bites are often harmless, some can cause complications.

Mosquitoes bite because they are attracted to human blood. The bite, which might not appear until hours later, creates a bump that is typically swollen, sore, or itchy.

Mosquitoes can carry diseases, although the likelihood of being infected by a mosquito depends largely on where you live. Another rare problem caused by a mosquito bite is a serious reaction to the bite itself.

If you have a mosquito bite and develop symptoms of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, or a swollen throat, contact a doctor immediately.

You may not feel it immediately when a mosquito bites you. But the bump the bite leaves behind comes with a persistent itch that can linger for days. Creams and ointments can help, but you can also beat the itch with things that are probably already lying around your house.

One remedy for an uncomfortable mosquito bite may also be one of your favorite breakfasts. Oatmeal can relieve itching and swelling because it contains special compounds that have anti-irritant qualities.

Make an oatmeal paste by mixing equal amounts of oatmeal and water in a bowl until you have a spackle-like substance. Spoon some paste onto a washcloth and hold it, paste-side down, on the irritated skin for about 10 minutes. Then wipe the area clean.

If you have many bites, try an oatmeal bath instead. Place 1 cup of oatmeal or ground oats into a bathtub full of warm water. To avoid potential plumbing problems, you may want to tie up the oats first in a piece of cheesecloth or another light fabric. Think of it like a giant tea bag that you’ll toss into the bath water. Soak in the oatmeal bath for 20 minutes.

Cold temperatures and ice can reduce inflammation. The cold also numbs the skin, which can give you immediate but short-term relief. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends using a cold, damp cloth or an ice pack to relieve the itching caused by a mosquito bite. A bag of crushed ice can also work well in a pinch.

Do not put ice directly on your skin, because it can cause damage. Instead, put a barrier such as a washcloth between your skin and the ice.

To relieve itch, apply a cold pack for up to 5 or 10 minutes, several times a day.

Turning up the temperature on your bug bite may also help you get relief. There’s no evidence to say how well it works, but you can buy a special tool such as BiteAway that applies direct, controlled heat to the bite. This is said to reduce swelling and itching. The treatment only takes a few seconds, but these tools can be expensive.

To try for a similar effect, soak a clean cloth in water that feels as warm as you can comfortably stand (but be careful not to burn yourself). Wring out the cloth and apply it to the bite. Re-soak the cloth as needed to keep it warm, and continue for up to 10 minutes. Do not apply heat therapy to an open wound.

This sugary sweet substance is a common pick among home-remedy enthusiasts. Honey has been used for hundreds of years as a treatment for ailments like sore throats and dry skin. Medical grade honey has many antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

A small drop on an itchy bite could potentially reduce the inflammation. It may reduce your temptation to scratch, as scratching skin covered in honey can create a sticky mess.

A common household plant, aloe vera has many uses beyond shelf decoration. The gel has been shown to reduce pain from burns and help them heal faster. That’s why it may be a good bet for healing a bug bite, too.

To try this, cut open a small section of the plant. Apply the plant’s gel to the area that’s irritated. Let it dry, and apply again as needed.

Found in virtually every kitchen, baking soda has a multitude of uses — from baking bread to clearing drains. Otherwise known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda may also provide relief from a mosquito bite.

It’s easy to make a baking soda paste, and you can use it in a similar manner to oatmeal paste. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of baking soda with just enough water to create a paste. Apply it to the bug bite, and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing it away.

If skin irritation occurs, stop this treatment.

The fragrant basil plant is a key ingredient of many of your favorite Italian recipes, but it does double duty as a mosquito-bite remedy. The plant is used in herbal remedies for skin infections, and the antioxidants found in basil leaves may reduce inflammation.

To make a basil rub, boil 2 cups of water and add half an ounce of dried basil leaves. Leave the mixture to steep until it’s cool. Then dip a washcloth into the liquid, and rub it gently on your mosquito bites.

Alternately, you can chop some fresh basil leaves up until very fine, and rub them on to your skin.

If you notice irritation, stop using this remedy.

For centuries, apple cider vinegar has been used as a natural remedy to treat many medical conditions, from infections to blood glucose problems.

If you have an itchy bite, dab a drop of vinegar on it. The vinegar can help reduce stinging and burning sensations. It can also act as a natural disinfectant if you’ve been scratching too much.

If you need more relief, try soaking a washcloth in cold water and vinegar, and then applying it to the bite. If you have many bites, dilute 2 cups of vinegar in a tepid bath and soak for 20 minutes. Beware, a hot bath may make itching worse.

If skin irritation occurs, stop this treatment.

Not only can onions bring tears to your eyes, they can bring relief to your mosquito bites. The onion’s juices, which leak out from the freshly cut bulb, may reduce the bite’s sting and irritation. Onions also have natural antifungal and antibacterial properties that can reduce your risk for an infection.

Cut a slice from an onion — the type doesn’t matter — and apply it directly to the bite for several minutes. Rinse and wash the area well after you remove the onion.

The petite leaves of the thyme plant are delicious on potatoes, fish, and more. They may also help ease the itching of a mosquito bite.

Thyme is longstanding natural remedy for skin issues. It has antibacterial properties, so it can help reduce your risk of irritating and infecting the skin around a mosquito bite.

To get the most benefit from thyme, finely mince the fresh leaves. You can apply the leaves directly to your bite, and let them sit for 10 minutes.

You can also make a concentrated liquid by bringing water to boil, and adding several sprigs of thyme. Let the sprigs steep until the water is cooled. Then dip a washcloth into the thyme-infused water, and apply to the bites. Leave the washcloth in place for a few minutes.

For extra relief, wrap a thyme-soaked washcloth around an ice cube for a natural cooling effect.

Peppermint oil is another centuries-old natural remedy used to relieve itching. A small study from 2016 suggests this oil can relieve itching from long-term causes like diabetes and liver conditions. So in theory, it could also work for temporary causes like an insect bite.

Mix a few drops of peppermint oil into an ounce of carrier oil, like coconut oil or olive oil. Dab a small amount of the mixture onto your mosquito bite and gently rub it in. Do not apply undiluted peppermint oil to your skin.

You can also add a few drops of peppermint oil to a bathtub full of tepid water for a soothing soak.

Take care when using essential oils, as they can interact with medications or have other unexpected effects. Do your research, always talk with your doctor first, and follow all safety guidelines.

This treatment is not appropriate for young children.

Lemon balm is a leafy plant that’s closely related to mint. The herb has been used for centuries as a soothing all-natural treatment for everything from anxiety to upset stomach. An older 1999 study found that a cream containing lemon balm extract relieved itching and other symptoms in people with cold sores.

For mosquito bites, you can apply finely chopped leaves directly to the bite, or you can buy a lemon balm cream.

Lemon balm contains tannin, a natural astringent. In addition, lemon balm contains polyphenols. Together, these natural compounds ease inflammation, speed up healing, and reduce the risk of an infection.

Witch hazel is a natural astringent you can buy over the counter in pharmacies and grocery stores. Like lemon balm, witch hazel contains tannins, which can reduce inflammation when applied to the skin.

Used alone, witch hazel can be beneficial for any number of skin irritations, from minor cuts and scrapes to hemorrhoids. Applying witch hazel to the skin reduces inflammation, soothes the burning and irritation the bite causes, and can speed up healing.

Apply a small amount of witch hazel to a cotton ball. Gently dab or swipe it over the bite. Allow it to dry. Repeat this as needed.

Arnica is another natural product you can buy to treat minor skin concerns. The herb itself is toxic, but can be diluted to produce the products available in stores. Options include creams and gels.

Although it’s a popular home remedy, scientific evidence shows mixed results. However, many claim that arnica reduces bruising, pain, swelling, and inflammation when applied to skin. So you might choose to try it on a mosquito bite.

All you need to do is apply a small amount of arnica cream or gel to the bite. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to choose a good quality arnica product.

Chamomile, which is a member of the daisy family, is a common natural remedy for many ailments. When applied to skin, the oils found in chamomile can reduce itching and inflammation.

Steep a tea bag filled with the dried, crushed flowers in water in a refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then squeeze any excess water from the tea bag, and apply it directly to your bite. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Wipe the area clean with a wet rag. You can chill the tea bag in the fridge for additional applications later.

It’s rare, but be aware that chamomile can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Garlic is a well-known natural remedy for conditions from heart disease to high blood pressure. While more conventional treatments may be preferred for those serious conditions, a bit of garlic applied to an irritating bug bite is an easy home remedy for a mosquito bite.

But before you slice into a bulb and apply it to your bite, know that applying cut garlic straight to a skin wound or bite may cause burning and stinging.

Instead of that, finely mince up fresh garlic and stir a small amount in with an unscented lotion or petroleum jelly. These ointments and creams will help reduce the garlic’s potency but still allow you to get relief from the garlic’s natural antibacterial and healing effects.

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then wipe it off your skin. Wipe the area down with a cool washcloth. Apply more later if the itching persists.

Of course, the best way to get rid of mosquito bite irritation is to avoid a bite altogether. Keep in mind that these insects are more active in the evening and at night. If you want to enjoy a summer evening outdoors but fear the petite blood-sucking bugs, cover your skin and stay away from standing water to reduce your exposure. If you are bitten, quickly stop the swelling and itching with a safe, cost-efficient homemade remedy.

If you notice irritation or other negative reactions when using a home remedy, stop using it right away.

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Red, itchy, and puffy bumps on the skin are common mosquito bite symptoms. But, severe allergic reactions and mosquito-borne diseases manifest in different ways, and may lead to complications.

Nearly everyone is sensitive to mosquito bites. But for those with severe allergies, symptoms can be more than just annoying: They can be serious. Most bites occur at either dusk or dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. While male mosquitoes are harmless — feeding only on nectar and water — female mosquitoes are out for blood.

A female mosquito locks onto her victim using a combination of scent, exhaled carbon dioxide, and chemicals in the person’s sweat. When she finds a suitable meal, she lands on an area of exposed skin and inserts her proboscis to draw the victim’s blood. The proboscis is the long, flexible tube extruding from her head, and it’s capable of piercing human skin. The common symptoms — a red bump and itching — aren’t caused by the bite itself, but by the reaction of your body’s immune system to proteins in the mosquito’s saliva. This reaction is also known as Skeeter syndrome.

Learn more about Skeeter syndrome, and whether an encounter with mosquitoes might be potentially harmful.

Mosquitoes appear to prefer certain victims over others, including:

• men
• pregnant women
• people who are overweight or obese
• people with type O blood
• people who have recently exercised
• people who emit higher amounts of uric acid, lactic acid, and ammonia
• people who have recently drunk beer

Also, because mosquitoes are attracted to heat, wearing dark colors may make you more likely to be bitten. This is because dark colors absorb heat. People living in humid, tropical climates or swamplands are also at greater risk for bites.

Some people have a greater risk of an allergic reaction, too, such as younger children. People with allergies to some of the components of mosquito saliva, such as proteins and antimicrobial agents, may also be at a greater risk of developing Skeeter syndrome.

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The more times a person has been bitten by mosquitoes, the more likely it is that they’ll become desensitized over time. That means adults typically have less serious reactions to mosquito bites than children do.

Common symptoms of mosquito bites include soft bumps on the skin that may become pink, red, and itchy. In most cases, redness and puffiness appears minutes after the mosquito punctures the skin. A firm, dark red bump often appears the next day, although these symptoms may occur up to 48 hours after the initial bite. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI), contact with a mosquito must be six seconds or longer to produce a reaction.

As your mosquito bite heals, the itching sensation will fade, and skin will gradually take on a less red or pink hue until it returns to its normal color. This usually takes about three to four days. Swelling will also go down after about a week.

A typical mosquito bite is less than a ½-inch across. Learn more about how to recognize bug bites.

Significantly larger mosquito bites, especially if they’re bigger than a quarter, may be one of the symptoms of a more severe allergic reaction. These symptoms can include:

• large area of itching
• lesions
• bruises near the site of the bite
• lymphangitis, or inflammation of the lymph system
• hives at or around the bite
• anaphylaxis, a rare, life-threatening condition that results in swelling in the throat and wheezing; it requires immediate medical attention

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms, as they may be signs of a more severe condition:

• fever
• severe headache
• nausea or vomiting
• rash
• fatigue
• light sensitivity
• confusion
• neurological changes, such as muscle weakness on one side of your body

As with other allergies, prevention is the best approach. Mosquitoes require standing or stagnant water to breed. If possible, avoid standing water especially at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

Eliminate standing water around the home by:

• unclogging rain gutters
• emptying children’s pools
• cleaning birdbaths
• emptying unused containers such as flower pots

Other ways to prevent mosquito bites include:

• wearing protective, light-colored clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and a wide-brimmed hat
• repairing holes in window or door screens
• using citronella-scented candles in outdoor areas or campsites

It’s also important to apply insect repellents containing the active ingredient DEET. The AAAAI recommends using products that have between 6 and 25 percent DEET. These provide up to six hours of protection. Follow directions carefully and reapply after swimming or sweating. Since repellents can also cause adverse skin reactions, test the product on a small area of your arm and wait 24 hours to make sure it’s safe to use on your entire body.

Shop for:

• wide-brim hats
• citronella candles
• insect repellent

Methods to avoid

Don’t use any of the following home remedies to help prevent mosquito bites, as there’s no evidence that they’re effective:

• thiamine
• garlic
• vitamin B supplements
• vanilla extract
• scented perfumes

Even the best preventive measures probably won’t protect you from all bites. In the case of a normal reaction, a hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion will provide relief from itching. A cold pack or ice cubes may help relieve symptoms as well. For more serious allergic reactions, the following treatments may be used:

• oral antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or loratadine (Claritin)
• topical anti-itch cream or lotion, or benzocaine
• a cool bath without soap
• an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) to have on hand in case of anaphylaxis

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• hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion
• products containing diphenhydramine, including Benadryl
• products containing loratadine, including Claritin
• cold packs
• anti-itch cream, anti-itch lotion, or benzocaine

Home remedies

Try some of these home remedies for mosquito bite symptoms:

• Wash the bite area a few times a day and apply antibiotic ointment, such as bacitracin/ polymyxin (Polysporin).
• Apply a cold, wet cloth to the bite area for a few minutes at a time to relieve swelling.
• Take a warm oatmeal bath to relieve itching.
• Apply a solution of baking soda and water a few times a day until swelling and itching subside.
• Push down on the bite with your fingernail or another blunt object, such as the lid of a pen, for 10 seconds to temporarily relieve itching.

You don’t need to keep the bite covered, but putting a bandage over it can prevent you from scratching the bite. A bandage can also help stop infections if the bite wound opens and scabs over.

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• antibiotic ointments, such as Polysporin

Possible complications of untreated mosquito bites can include:

• swelling
• fluid-filled blisters
• welts
• impetigo, or infection of the bite area
• cellulitis, or infection in nearby skin
• lymphangitis
• sepsis, a dangerous form of body inflammation

Allergic reactions aren’t the only concern regarding mosquito bites. Mosquitoes can also transmit serious diseases, such as:

• malaria
• dengue fever
• encephalitis, or brain infection
• yellow fever
• West Nile virus
• Zika virus
• meningitis, or brain and spinal cord inflammation

These mosquito-borne diseases have potentially life-threatening complications, even though the symptoms may only last for a few days or not seem severe. Zika virus has been linked to severe birth defects in the children of women who get infected with the virus while pregnant, and West Nile virus can be deadly.

Seek emergency medical treatment right away if you notice any of the following symptoms after a mosquito bite:

• a fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher
• rash
• conjunctivitis, or eye redness
• pain in your muscles and joints
• feeling exhausted
• persistent headache
• difficulty breathing because of anaphylaxis

Skeeter syndrome is rare, but the allergic reaction can be serious enough to warrant immediate medical treatment.

If you have a mosquito bite allergy, you may consider ongoing treatment from an allergy specialist — especially if you live in mosquito-prone areas. An allergy specialist may be able to conduct a skin prick test to isolate what part of mosquito saliva you’re allergic to and develop an immunotherapy plan. This usually consists of getting small injections of your allergen, over the course of several months or years, until you build an immunity.

Skeeter syndrome doesn’t cause any long-term illnesses or lifestyle intrusions when it’s properly managed. Just be aware of mosquitoes around you and have the right tools on hand in case you get bitten.

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Insect bites are common in the summer, especially if you spend the weekend outside the city. At the same time, they cause a lot of discomfort, and sometimes they can be really dangerous – even if we are talking about ordinary bees and mosquitoes. In the regular column “What hurts you?” today we are figuring out together with doctors how the bites of different insects differ, why you can’t scratch them and how to relieve itching after a bite.

It is possible to divide insects (by adding some arthropods to them) into two groups: stinging and blood-sucking (there will still be moths and butterflies that do not sting or bite). The first group includes bees, bumblebees, hornets, ants, the second group includes mosquitoes, fleas, horseflies, ticks, bedbugs, lice. Since stinging insects attack for self-defense, and blood-sucking ones for food, their mechanisms are different – when stinging, a person interacts with poison, and when bitten, with saliva, which contains histamine-like substances. They help slow down blood clotting and, irritating the epithelial cells, provoke a local allergic reaction, swelling appears, which can subsequently be accompanied by itching.

— Allergic reactions can be either local or systemic. Most often, these are skin rashes, which are very diverse: papular, hemorrhagic, urticarial (in the form of blisters), says Ekaterina Skvortsova, general practitioner, therapist at the Medsi clinic. – Depending on the type of insect, there are features: for example, when bitten by midges, it acquires the character of erysipelas, redness, swelling without temperature. When bitten by a mosquito – itchy nodular rash.

The first thing to remember is that you must not scratch the bite. And this rule is not taken from the ceiling: the fact is that when combing, pathogenic microflora can get there and then suppuration joins. By the way, for the same reason, you can not apply grass to the bite site, even plantain.

— It is necessary to treat the bite site with disinfectants: rinse with running water with baby or laundry soap, you can use slightly salted water. If there are disinfectant solutions on hand, such as furacilin solution, treat them. You can use alcohol-containing medicinal tinctures, diluted with water one to one, advises Dr. Skvortsova.

To relieve discomfort, you can apply an ice cube or just something cold to the bite site – this soothes and relieves swelling. To get rid of itching and redness after mosquito bites, you can use pharmaceutical products – creams and ointments based on antihistamines (for example, Fenistil-gel, Fenidin, Dimestin, Dimetinden-Akrikhin).

– If you see that redness has begun to appear not even at the site of the bite, then the antihistamine will need to be taken orally. Severe allergies to non-stinging insects rarely occur, but it can happen – for example, such a reaction can occur to a horsefly bite, – says Ivan Skorokhodov, an allergist-immunologist at the UMMC-Health Medical Center.

All other folk ways to relieve itching and swelling doctor rejects. For example, he does not recommend using the Zvezdochka balm for this – it has a local irritating effect, this will lead to even greater vasodilation and increased edema.

Doctors call it not a bite, but a sting. Stinging insects are dangerous in that a severe systemic allergic reaction can develop from their poison – up to anaphylactic shock. It can manifest itself in the first three hours, so it is important at this time to observe the state of the stung. The reason for calling an ambulance may be difficult or wheezing breathing, speech problems, choking, too much (more than 5 cm in diameter) swelling from a bite in the face or tongue, red spots or hives outside the bite site, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea , vomiting, rapid pulse, anxiety, dizziness, severe weakness; the condition is deteriorating rapidly. If an insect has stung from the inside of the throat (this happens if you swallow a bee or wasp, for example, with a drink), a child under five years of age has suffered, or the stung person has severe chronic diseases, an ambulance should be called immediately. Ekaterina Skvortsova says that if the previous time there was already an acute allergic reaction to a bee sting, it will get worse with each subsequent time.

But it can get by with standard symptoms: a sharp burning pain at the sting site, swelling of the area around the bite, and an increase in skin temperature. In this case, the actions will be similar to a mosquito bite, adjusted for the sting – if there is one, it will need to be removed very carefully. To do this, wind a piece of gauze around your finger and push it out from under the skin with stroking, pushing movements.

– In no case should you roughly pull out the sting – there is a bag of poison in it, and when pressed, the poison can get inside and worsen the consequences of the bite, – says Skvortsova. – Also, do not drink alcohol, as it accelerates the spread of poison throughout the body and interferes with the identification of symptoms that an allergy has arisen from a bite. Combing, treating the bite site with raw water, earth or clay is a direct way to infection of the wound. Another rule: do not apply a tourniquet to the injured limb.

The doctor advises not to kill an insect when it stings you – at the moment of death, they release a special enzyme that enhances the effect of the poison and is a signal for other insects to attack. If this nevertheless happened and the victim received multiple bites, then an ambulance should be called immediately, without waiting for complications.

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Biting insects are the main disadvantage of the summer months. Most of all, we are pestered by mosquitoes ringing above the ear and bites remaining after their “visit”. Is there a way to get rid of mosquitoes and quickly relieve itching, experts said.

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One of the side effects of summer is mosquitoes. It is believed that they bite only “according to the regime” and at the call of their biological clock – at dusk, at night and at dawn. It is a myth that mosquitoes bite those with the first blood type. But in fact, insects primarily attack those who generate more heat – actively sweating.

A sharp prick of the proboscis of a bloodsucker may not be felt, many do not react to the saliva of a mosquito, which gets under the skin at the moment of “penetration”. But there are people who are literally driven crazy by mosquitoes – the bite site swells, turns red, itches and itches a lot.

What to do if a mosquito bite is very itchy:

For severe pain or discomfort, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, but don’t get carried away – OTC drugs are generally toxic to the liver.

– For the speedy healing and prevention of complications after a mosquito bite, remedies that relieve swelling, soothe burning and itching, and accelerate wound healing from the group of histamine h2 receptor blockers are suitable. They have an antiallergic and antipruritic effect,” sanitary doctor, epidemiologist Nikolai Dubinin told Doctor Peter.

If the skin is swollen and edematous, try applying a cold compress or just something from the refrigerator or freezer to the affected area.

Doctors recommend treating combed wounds with water-based antiseptics or tinctures (also water-based), for example, brilliant green or hydrogen peroxide, the therapist advises.

You should not get carried away with alcohol antiseptics – they can lead to skin burns, or at least cause irritation and dry it out.

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Home remedies for mosquito bite itching:

1. Tea

An unexpected way to relieve mosquito bite itching is to apply a cold, used tea bag to your skin. Moreover, it doesn’t matter – with black or green tea. They have the same beneficial anti-inflammatory properties, so they can reduce swelling. You can use a drunk tea, you can simply brew a bag in boiling water and let it cool before applying to the skin. Even better, put the squeezed brewed tea bag in the refrigerator, and then apply it to the skin.

2. Aloe Vera Gel

It is versatile, has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used for all skin problems. Just apply the gel to the bite site and you will immediately feel a cooling effect and relief.

If you have a potted aloe at home, you can cut open the leaf and apply the gel directly to the affected area.

3. Honey

Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it can reduce inflammation and prevent infection from entering the wound. But honey has a serious contraindication – do not smear it on the skin on the street, only indoors. Otherwise, sweet honey can attract all sorts of insects — worse than mosquitoes.

When to see a doctor if bitten by a mosquito:

• the bite is very itchy for several days and the itching does not go away,

• you have been bitten in the mouth, throat or near the eyes,

• large area ( about 10 cm) around the bite becomes red and swollen,

• the wound at the site of the bite festered or the pain intensified, fever appeared, lymph nodes enlarged.

How to get rid of mosquitoes

There are a lot of folk remedies that are advised by sofa experts on the Web. But they are either ineffective or do not work at all. According to the expert, the only protection against mosquitoes is the careful treatment of clothes with repellents.

– Repellents are all the same in essence. For them, insecticides are used – pyrethroids of various modifications, but the principle of their action is the same, so choose those that you like best in terms of price and smell, – notes disinfectologist Nikolai Dubinin.