Thursday, 20 March 2014

Types of Insect Repellents Available Today

Insects like sand flies, gnats, wasps or mosquitoes are infested in our surrounding. These pests are a menace to the people as they bite which often causes skin infections.  They can simply ruin people’s outdoor activities by biting and disturbing them. That is why majority of the people hate these biting insects and are always looking for ways to avoid them.  

The best solution to get rid of them is by using insect repellents. Now many types of repellents are available in the market that can effectively ward them off. A common one is the DEET based repellents that are very easily available. These DEET repellents are very effective in keeping the insects away with the help of their strong odor, when applied on the body. It has been observed that their action lasts for nearly 8 hours. However being a chemical it often causes side effects, so they should be used for a long time. 


The natural Mosquito Insect Repellents are another common one. They are mainly made from plant extracts and essential oils which are very safe for the people. However their action lasts only for few hours. The electronic repellents are very easily found in all stores these days. They are very effective in keeping the pests away and also kill them. They can be used through plug-ins or batteries.  It is the ultra magnetic waves that kill these pests.

Today all these types of repellents are easily available in the pharmacies or general stores at very affordable prices. It has become now much easier to stay protected from these insects by using these repellents available.