The most dangerous animal on earth - Mosquitoes
What is the most dangerous animal on the planet? Viper? Shark? Crocodile? If you define 'dangerousness' with 'how many people are killed each year', then the correct answer is: Mosquitoes.
The number of mosquitoes killing is far greater than that of other animals. Globally, mosquitoes kill more humans in five minutes than sharks kill humans in a year. Why are mosquitoes so scary? The red envelopes, they can carry a variety of terrible viruses, can spread dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, yellow fever and other diseases.
Natural repellent products are not necessarily safe
With regard to methods for preventing mosquitoes and mosquitoes, clean up stagnant water, clean up trash, install mosquito net screens, wear light-colored clothes, long-sleeved trousers, reduce going out in the evening, use electric mosquito swatter, etc. We believe that everyone understands and there are various types of In fact, people feel very familiar with the 'mosquito repellent' products (painted on the body to get rid of mosquitoes, not to kill mosquitoes). Speaking of 'mosquito repellent' products, do you really understand?
Often see various types of insect repellent water, insect repellent film advertisements, declared 'natural plant formula', declared 'without pesticides', declared 'plant essential oils', every one of them was in the midst of parents. Because many parents were misled and thought ' Natural 'is good, 'plant' is safe, 'pesticide' is dangerous... but in fact, natural is not necessarily effective, not even safe. Many businesses call it ' Natural formulas ', mosquito repellent sachets' do not have a substantial mosquito repellent effect, and may even be harmful. Many plant components have not been fully validated and their safety is not well understood. Of course, if there is scientific verification Safe and effective plant ingredients, we certainly welcome.
What are the mosquito repellent products?
Break the 'natural' 'plants' advertising gimmick, to see what scientifically proven mosquito repellent ingredients recommended by the authorities?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend insect repellent products containing the following ingredients: DEET, Ecarredin, Repellent Ester, Lemon Eucalyptus Oil.
These mosquito-repellent ingredients have been registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and their safety and effectiveness have been confirmed. The Canadian Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Dermatology, recommends the first two insect repellent ingredients: DEET, Ecarredin, And both of these ingredients are effective against aphids and mosquitoes.
Below we briefly understand these recommended mosquito repellent ingredients:
DEET DEET
DEET is the oldest, most researched, and most branded mosquito repellent. It is safe and effective to use. As long as you purchase a regular product, use the relative safety according to the manual, but you must prevent entrance into the eyes.
The recommended concentration is 10-30%. The higher the concentration, the longer the duration of the mosquito repellent effect. 24% of DEET products last for 5 hours or so, and 10% of DEET products maintain the mosquito repellent effect for 1-2 hours. Children are not recommended to use high concentrations. For 30% of products, the younger the child is, the lower concentration of the product is recommended, and the number of sprays should be minimized.
Ecarredin, mosquito repellent
7.5% of mosquito repellent has a mosquito repellent effect of about 2 hours, and 10% of ecarredine has a mosquito repellent effect of about 6 hours. Ecarridine and insect repellent esters are both considered as substitutes for DEET, and the safety is low. Poisoning, especially Ecarridin. Therefore, mosquito repellents containing erkatidin can also be selected, but the American Academy of Pediatrics believes that although Ecadine is considered to be effective and safe, there is still a lack of adequate long-term follow-up data. , need further follow-up study.
Lemon eucalyptus oil
Lemon eucalyptus oil is a plant-derived ingredient that has a mosquito repellent effect similar to that of 10% DEET for 1-2 hours. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC do not recommend using lemon pods for children under 3 years of age. Lemon seed oil cannot be applied directly to the skin.
Because lemon pods are a plant source, some mosquito repellent products containing lemon lice as the main active ingredient have been advocated by many businesses as 'natural', 'pure plants' and 'without pesticides'. In fact, most of it is synthetic, and he will not tell you that it is not recommended for use under three years old.
Therefore, parents must pay attention to it. When buying insect repellent products, don't be fooled by slogans. Be sure to check the instructions carefully to understand the types and concentrations of its active ingredients.
How to use insect repellent products correctly?
1. Small infants (below 6 months, especially less than 2 months) Do not recommend mosquito repellents, physical mosquitoes (nets, etc.).
2. Try it in a small area for the first time to see if there is an allergic reaction.
3. Avoid use on wounds, sunburn, rashes, and allergic skin.
4. Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth; If the mosquito repellent spray product is to be used on the face, spray it on the hand before applying it to the face, wash hands after coating. Avoid children's contact or eating, do not spray the child on the hands to avoid mistakes Entrance.
5. When you return to the room, you should wash away the residual liquid or take a bath. The insecticide sprayed should be cleaned and worn.
6. Mosquito repellent can only be sprayed on clothing and exposed skin. It is not necessary to spray on the skin covered by clothing.
7. The younger the child, the more recommended the use of low-concentration products. Minimize the number of sprays. Do not spray too often.
8. Some insect repellents contain permethrin, which can only be sprayed on clothes and cannot be sprayed on the skin.
