In the past few years, experts have recorded an increase in tick activity. For all outdoor enthusiasts, this becomes a huge problem. Is it possible to refuse walks in the forest, picking mushrooms and berries, fun picnics? But you can't rely on chance either. Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious disease. The editors of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" have prepared for you an overview of the best means of protection against ticks in nature for 2020.
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Reasons for concern
Every spring, Russians are warned of increased tick activity. A couple of years ago, if a person was exclusively a city dweller, and preferred to rest abroad on the beaches, the risk of encountering these insects was minimal. Now arthropods of the ixodid family are increasingly penetrating the urban environment. The insect bite itself is not dangerous to humans. The wound remaining at the site of suction is very small, does not cause any unpleasant sensations and heals quickly. The problem is that ticks are often carriers of dangerous diseases. Biting through the skin, the insect releases a small amount of its saliva into the bloodstream with substances that slow down clotting and suppress local immunity. If the parasite is infected, the viruses will enter the human body unhindered. Ticks can carry:
- tick paralysis;
- viral fever;
- tick-borne encephalitis;
- typhus;
- Lyme disease.
The onset of infection proceeds imperceptibly, especially if the bite has not been recorded. The first symptoms appear after about 2-3 weeks. Insect-borne viruses mainly affect the nervous system. At first, there is a slight malaise, weakness. Then there may be severe headaches, cramps, paralysis of individual muscles or the entire limb. Tactile and partly pain sensitivity disappears. Body temperature rises to 39-40 ° C. It is important to quickly seek medical help, because the bitten person can fall into a coma and even die.
When protection is needed
Usually, adults only use tick protection when they go to the forest. This is not entirely correct. Ixodids prefer tall grass, including roadside, shrubs, young trees in city parks. Therefore, any walk can lead to meeting these insects.
Ticks attack from April to October. In different regions, the periods of maximum activity can vary greatly depending on the weather conditions. After hibernation, insects are hungry, and the content of toxins and viruses in their saliva is very high. When young grass is just beginning to appear, bloodsuckers hide in bushes and fallen leaves. Ticks don't have eyes. Choosing a victim, they are guided by the sense of smell and thermoreceptors. They can feel an animal or a person at a distance of up to 10 m. Attaching themselves to an object, insects choose places with thin skin (armpits, behind the ears, in the groin area). While they are moving, they can be felt and removed in time.
8 of the best tick-repellent remedies for children
Kids love to lie on the grass, play hide and seek behind the bushes, and cuddle the dog. Therefore, they always belong to a high-risk group.
How to protect your child from a tick bite? For children under two years old, essential oils are used, which, due to their smell, scare away insects. The funds are applied to a baby carriage or clothing. Most often they use tea tree oil, eucalyptus, geranium, mint.
| Means | Age | Active substance | Where to apply | Time of action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil-spray Aquion Breathe | from 0 | essential oils of mint and eucalyptus | on a stroller, canopy, clothes | 2 hours |
| Insect patches Winnie the Pooh | from 0 | lemon eucalyptus essential oil | on a stroller, canopy, clothes | 3-4 hours |
| Geranium oil Botanika | from 0 | geranium essential oil | on a stroller, canopy, clothes | 2 hours |
| Gardex baby | from 2 years old | 0.2% alphacypermethrin, 5% DEET | on clothes | up to 10 days |
| Mosquito Anti-Mite Gentle Protection | from 2 years old | IR3535 10% | on clothes | up to 15 days |
| Off! child | from 3 years old | 7.5% DEET | skin cream, aerosol for clothes | cream - 4 hours; aerosol for 10 days; |
| Picnic baby | from 2 years old | IR3535 | for processing clothes | up to 15 days |
| Biban | from 3 years old | DEET 7% | for the treatment of exposed skin and clothing | 2 hours |
It is important to remember: the active time of the essential oils is only 2 hours, then the application must be repeated.
We present three products that are popular among young parents for protecting babies.
Oil-spray Aquion Breathe
It is a composition of six essential oils in a convenient package. The main use is aromatherapy during the cold season. But since the composition is dominated by mint and eucalyptus oils, the spray copes with the role of an arthropod insect repeller. Available in a convenient 30ml glass bottle with a dispenser. Average price: 300 rubles.
Advantages:
- 100% natural product;
- safe;
- does not leave marks on fabric;
- can be applied to clothes, toys, stroller;
- nice smell;
- has an antibacterial effect.
Disadvantages:
- the sprayer sometimes sticks;
- there may be an individual intolerance, a preliminary test for allergic reactions is required.
Insect patches Winnie the Pooh
The non-woven base is impregnated with natural lemon eucalyptus oil, the smell of which effectively repels not only ticks, but also midges and mosquitoes. Available in packs of 24 and 72 pieces in bright packaging with the image of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. Manufacturers indicate an expiration date of up to 12 hours, although according to user reviews, patches only work well for 3-4 hours. The average cost is 800 rubles for 72 stickers.
Advantages:
- safe;
- easy to attach and remove;
- does not come off while driving;
- leaves no traces;
- nice smell.
Disadvantages:
- requires the simultaneous use of several stickers (but not more than 6 at a time);
- cannot be attached to the skin, only to the fabric;
- very rare in retail, you need to order on specialized sites.
Geranium oil Botanika
Suitable for protecting the baby stroller from ticks while walking. Produced in a small bottle (10ml) of dark glass. Before applying, you need to dissolve 1 teaspoon of oil in 200 ml of filtered water, add half a teaspoon of alcohol and pour the product into a spray bottle. Apply to the stroller box every 2 hours. Average cost: 200 rubles.
Advantages:
- effectively repels insects;
- economically spent;
- pleasant floral aroma;
- antibacterial effect.
Disadvantages:
- can not be applied to the skin;
- may cause allergic reactions;
- requires preparation of the solution before use.
For children over a year old, special repellents can already be used for protection, which include the insecticidal substance DEET in a minimum concentration, as a rule, from 7 to 10%. The products are available in the form of a spray, cream or lotion. Introducing the five best safe baby foods.
Gardex baby
It is produced in the form of a spray in a bright yellow can. Contains 0.2% alphacypermethrin, 5% DEET, ethyl alcohol, perfume, hydrocarbon propellant.The aerosol should be sprayed onto clothing until lightly moistened and allowed to dry. Suitable for protecting children over 2 years old. Average cost: 250 rubles for a volume of 100 ml.
Advantages:
- high efficiency;
- when storing a set of clothes in a sealed package, the protective properties remain for up to 10 days;
- not a pungent smell;
- convenient spray bottle;
- low toxicity;
- economically consumed.
Disadvantages:
- you need to process clothes in advance, drying time is about 30-40 minutes;
- you need to spray the product only in a ventilated room;
- may cause allergic reactions;
- can not be applied to the skin.
Mosquito Anti-Mite Gentle Protection
The aerosol creates protection against arthropod insects for a long time (up to 15 days). It is applied to clothing within 1-2 minutes. The manufacturer recommends paying special attention to cuffs, collar and belt. In its composition, the most common insecticide has been replaced with a safer analog of the new generation IR3535 (10%). Can be used to protect children from 2 years old. The volume of the balloon is 150 ml. Average price: 300 rubles.
Advantages:
- stylish bottle design with a convenient spray;
- high efficiency;
- long period of action;
- minimal toxicity;
- the lid fits snugly to the cylinder and protects from accidental pressing;
- economical consumption.
Disadvantages:
- clothes are processed in advance and only outdoors or with fully open windows;
- the smell of the product during spraying can cause nausea, after drying things almost completely disappears.
Off! child
The product is available in two versions: delicate cream (tube volume 75 ml) or aerosol (100 ml). Suitable for children over 3 years old. The composition contains 7.5% DEET as an active ingredient, additionally aloe vera extract is added to the cream. The spray is used to treat clothes, the cream can be applied to open skin areas. Average price: 250 rubles.
Advantages:
- the cream has effective protection for 2 hours from mosquitoes and 4 hours from ticks, with the spray the effect of repelling ticks lasts up to 10 days;
- nice smell;
- the spray has a good atomizer with a tight-fitting cap to prevent accidental pressing;
- sold in any children's store.
Disadvantages:
- not very convenient tube;
- the cream cannot be applied to the skin more than 2 times a day;
- after use, a sticky feeling remains for some time.
Picnic baby
Available in the form of an aerosol in a 125 ml can. Picnic Baby's dual formula is designed to provide long lasting protection against ticks and mosquitoes. The active ingredient is a German-made biorepellant IR3535. The product should be applied to clothing and other fabric products until it is lightly damp and allowed to dry. Suitable for children from 2 years old. The average cost is 200 rubles.
Advantages:
- good level of protection, scares away ticks up to 15 days;
- convenient spray;
- dries quickly;
- leaves no residue.
Disadvantages:
- a specific pungent odor lasts until things dry completely.
Biban
This product comes in the form of a gel. Can be applied to skin and clothing. The active substance is DEET (7%). Suitable for children from 3 years old. Average price: 150 rubles.
Advantages:
- good level of efficiency;
- easy to apply;
- leaves no sticky residue;
- when applied to clothing, it is quickly absorbed.
Disadvantages:
- valid for only 2 hours;
- may cause allergic reactions.
5 best remedies for adults
Not only children, but also adults can become the target of tick attacks. A special risk group is made up of those who like photo sessions in nature, fishermen, and fans of quiet hunting for mushrooms and berries. Introducing the 5 most effective remedies.
Destructive power Antikite 3in1
The acaricide-repellent agent is available in the form of an aerosol in a green 150 ml can. Spray on clothes for 2-3 seconds. The main active ingredient is DEET (5%). Average price: 150 rubles.
Advantages:
- the deterrent effect lasts up to 15 days;
- convenient spray;
- the smell disappears quickly;
- the cap is tightly fixed on the cylinder, preventing accidental spraying;
- without consequences withstands a fall from a height of human growth.
Disadvantages:
- flammable;
- a pungent smell can provoke nausea;
- allergic reactions occur.
Moskitol Protection against ticks
Available in spray form. Applies to clothing and equipment. Effective against ticks, mosquitoes, mosquitoes. The active ingredients are DEET 15.0%, alphacypermethrin 0.25%. Recommended for the protection of adults and adolescents from the age of 14. Average price: 210 rubles.
Advantages:
- high efficiency;
- long-term effect (up to 15 days);
- does not leave marks on fabric;
- safe for pets;
- the smell when applied is not too harsh, quickly disappears;
- convenient balloon.
Disadvantages:
- may cause allergic reactions;
- on contact with the eyes, a very strong burning sensation, swelling of the eyelids appears.
Gardex Extreme Pliers
It is produced in the form of an aerosol in a bright orange 150 ml bottle containing 0.2% alphacypermethrin, 0.15% permethrin, ethyl alcohol, hydrocarbon propellant, perfume. Applied only to clothing. The average price is 350 rubles.
Advantages:
- high efficiency;
- easy to apply;
- leaves no traces;
- long-term effect, the effect lasts up to 15 days;
- dries quickly.
Disadvantages:
- very pungent odor;
- processing of things must be done in advance and in the open air.
Help
Help mite spray comes in a bright bottle with a convenient spray. Volume 200 ml. It is used only for processing clothes. The active substance is alphacypermethrin 0.25%. Average price: 250 rubles.
Advantages:
- good level of efficiency;
- the protective effect against ticks and fleas lasts up to 15 days;
- leaves no traces;
- large volume;
- economically spent;
- rarely causes allergic reactions.
Disadvantages:
- you need to apply the product in advance, it dries for a long time on some types of fabrics.
Aerosol BROS Max
The aerosol provides protection against ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and mosquitoes. Available in a 90 ml red and white metal bottle. Time of protective action: when applied to the skin - up to 8 hours, when applied to clothing: from insects - 30 days, from ticks - up to 5 days. The active ingredient is DEET 30%. Average price: 300 rubles.
Advantages:
- a wide range of actions;
- convenient spray;
- can be applied to both clothing and skin;
- approved for use by children over 6 years old.
Disadvantages:
- protection against ticks only 70%;
- cannot be used by persons with any skin diseases, scratching after insect bites;
- may cause allergic reactions.
Ultrasonic scarers
Highly sensitive people cannot use chemical insecticides for protection. In this case, new technologies come to the rescue. Introducing the three most popular tick repellents.
Bradex TD 0324
The Bradex electromagnetic ultrasonic repeller will help protect your home or camping. Service area up to 200 m. It saves not only from ticks, but also from rodents and other insects. The device must be connected to the mains. Average cost: 700 rubles.
Advantages:
- compactness;
- wide range of action;
- safe for humans and pets;
- hypoallergenic.
Disadvantages:
- protection against ticks is only 65%;
- requires an electrical connection.
Anti-tick M
This is an ultrasonic repeller designed for continuous wear. Made in the form of a bracelet with an adjustable strap. The radius of action is 4 meters. Powered by AG13 batteries. Average price: 2500 rubles.
Advantages:
- compact;
- safe;
- can be used to protect children and pets;
- there are 3 operating modes;
- moisture resistant housing;
- the battery lasts for 3 months.
Disadvantages:
- efficiency only 65%, it is recommended to combine with other types of protection;
- there are no full-fledged indicators of work, it is unclear when the battery runs out.
Tickless
The small ultrasound device is available in three versions: for adults, for children and for pets.It has the shape of a keychain, it is convenient to attach to clothes or a collar. Radius of action: 3 meters. Average cost: 2500 rubles.
Advantages:
- compact size;
- safety;
- hypoallergenic;
- there is a work indicator on models for children and animals;
- adult devices automatically shut off after 8 hours of continuous operation;
- the case is protected from shock and moisture.
Disadvantages:
- efficiency about 70%;
- adult model has no operation indicator;
- devices for children and animals are switched on only once and work until the battery is completely depleted (about 8000 hours).
Going for a walk, do not forget to protect yourself and your baby from a possible meeting with a tick. Remember that no product can give a 100% guarantee, so regularly check for insects. If the bite still occurs, you should not pull out the arthropod, you also cannot smear it with alcohol, kerosene, oil. Use a heavy-duty loop to remove. The loop must be put on the body of the tick closer to the skin and gently removed with swinging movements. Place the pest's body in an airtight jar, make a note of the code and where the bite was received and contact the emergency room.
If you have experience using the tools presented in the review or other more effective options, tell us about it in the comments.
I really like "Gardeks" from ticks and blood-sucking insects (on the site, the picture has an orange package, and I took it in green). Very pleasant smell, but attracts pollinating insects, especially bees. The bees fly up, sniff, and then sit down and start licking. This remedy will not work for people who are afraid of bees. You need to add it to the article. And it costs about 500 rubles for a spray. Ultrasonic scarers in my opinion is complete garbage. I personally did not like the Help spray. Thank you for the article!
We have a forest nearby at the dacha, respectively, and on the site they can be found, so there are always several remedies for ticks available. True, it is impossible to splash every now and then. Therefore, we are considering an encephalitis vaccine.
We use Gardeks and Help more often. I like Gardeks more.