For the most part, mosquito bites are just a nuisance - they can, however, deliver viruses like malaria and encephalitis. The trick is to avoid mosquito bites altogether, a task made easy by reading the following steps and tips.
Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Tuck the pant legs into your socks and tuck all shirts in completely.
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Cover up with a hat, preferably with ear flaps.
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Consider treating your clothing with a product containing Permethrin, especially if you will be in a mosquito-infested area for a long period of time. The chemical will last on treated clothes for up to five washings. Do not spray Permethrin on your skin.
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Generously spray the area around your ankles, and other exposed skin, with a repellent containing 30 percent DEET (diethyltoluamide). Lotions and gels are also available.
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Repeat applications as indicated on bottle or tube.
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Wash all skin exposed to repellent with warm soapy water after exiting a mosquito-ridden area.
Tips & Warnings
Net clothing is available at outfitter stores.
Mosquito concentration is heaviest at dusk and through the night.
Avoid repeated use of repellent containing DEET on children and use a concentration of less than 10 percent of the chemical.
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Contact a physician for more details.
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