The mosquitoes colonise any areas of water, so if rain has filled the odd container or toy left in your garden, it could have become it a choice breeding ground for the dreaded mossie!
So the first thing to do is empty any water that has collected in toys and containers.
To avoid bites:
- cover up in the evening out of doors;
- if you are sitting in the garden burn a citronella candle or when out and about spray citronella essence on the hems of clothes;
- apply DEETfree natural insect repellent to exposed skin every two to three hours;
- shut bedroom windows;
- try wearing a patch (see below).
Most bites don't require treatment but if you are one of the unlucky ones whose bites become very red, hot, swollen and itchy, try the following:
- homeopathic Apis mel 30c - dissolve a tablet in your mouth every couple of hours until the symptoms - red hot and swollen - get better;
- apply a proprietary sting relief product like Stingose Spray £3.99/25ml (safe for children as well);
- put on an ice-pack;
- apply a pain relief gel.
These insect repellent patches last for up to 36 hours and are effective even after swimming and showering.The patches are applied to a hairless part of the body.
Applied and removed in seconds without leaving any residue.
Patches are 100 per cent natural and contain Thiamine (vitamin B1 - research has shown this helps repel mosquitoes) which work with the body to create an "invisible shield".
Price and availability
Pack of five £6.75 includes free delivery
Pack of ten £13.50 includes free delivery and a pair of sunglasses!
Tel: 01254 812122
www.naturalpatches.info