Sunday, November 3, 2013

Many Consumers Find Mosquito Patches Beneficial

Many Consumers Find Mosquito Patches Beneficial


by Elena McDowell


Mosquito patches are adhesive bandages that contain some kind of insect repellent. They were developed to keep these troublesome bugs away from a person's skin, and they also may repel other insects that bite humans, such as gnats and flees. The patches usually have peel-off backs that reveal a coated surface, and can be applied directly to the person's skin for up to 36 hours of protection against insects mentioned above.

Such patches are typically sold in boxes of 5. However, many stores also sell trial sizes. In most cases, the patches are individually sealed, as most users find this highly convenient. A single patch for each adult is typically all that is required, and some people even cut each patch in half so that one can be placed on each arm.

Using such products according to the directions on the label is important. This is because such products differ slightly from one manufacturer to the next, and for this reason the directions will be a bit different from one formula to another. There are no dangerous chemicals contained in patches of this kind, but rather one will find that they contain the same ingredients that would typically be seen on the label of an aerosol pest spray.

Aloe, vitamin B1, garlic and citronella are a few of the ingredients commonly found in such products. This is because these are thought to be a safe base in which to place other repellent substances. Garlic and citronella are particularly offensive to mosquitoes, as these substances burn the delicate wings.

Such products are safe to place on the back, chest, or arms, and they are not associated with hazardous side effects. They are most commonly placed on the arms, chest and back, and most patches of this kind are waterproof. However, it is good idea to refer to the label if one wishes to be certain about this feature.

As previously mentioned, a typical mosquito patch works for approximately 36 hours. However, toward the last few hours its scent may weaken. When in doubt, one should apply a fresh patch. In most cases, the product should be placed on one's skin about 2 hours before he or she will be exposed to mosquitoes, but as this may vary from one brand to the next, one should refer again to the label.

It is not necessary to combine this type of the patch with other mosquito repellent. This is because it is quite strong on its own. Therefore, additional formulas are usually not needed unless one is dealing with an infestation.

It is important to realize that allergic reactions can occur with essentially any type of insect repellent. Although such a reaction is rare, if it takes place, dangerous side effects can occur. One should remove the patch at once if he or she experiences shortness of breath, swelling of the feet, throat, or hands, or excessive itchiness.

It is best to apply the product only to clean, dry skin. This will ensure that the adhesive stays strong enough to keep the patch in place for the full thirty-six hours. Investing in mosquito patches is a wise course of action for anyone who must deal with these irksome pests.




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