Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Tips for Travelers to Avoid Insect Bites in Australia

Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This country and its nearby islands and countries like New Zealand, Tasmania are famous for their scenic beauty, sun kissed beaches, the world heritages like the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rain forests and the exotic cities. Every year millions of tourists visit this place, which automatically contributes a large sum to the country’s economy.

Though this country is a hotspot for the travelers, they often face problems with mosquitoes and sand flies mostly breeding in the lagoons, near the sea beaches or estuaries. These insects feed on blood which leads to irritation in the skin as well as many deadly diseases like malaria, dengue, encephalitis etc. So tourists should take from these insect bites, as they are attacked more than the locals, who are resistant to their bites. Travelers are advised to use insect repellents during their visit to the country which keeps the insects at bay my forming a thick layer on the skin and also by its strong odor.


The other Natural Mosquito Repellent are Clove oil, Lemon Eucalyptus oil, citronella based repellents are very effective from insect bite as they soothe the affected area and also keeps the insects from coming near the body. Wearing covered clothes and avoiding beaches during dusk and dawn can protect one from the insect bites. Travel guides often recommend the natural repellents as the chemical ones are harmful for the skin.

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