Leo: Jinsi ya kuchagua mdudu bora zaidi, kulingana na wataalam

Usiruhusu kuumwa na mdudu kuharibu majira yako ya joto!

Ugonjwa wa kuliwa na mbu wakati wote wa majira ya joto? Ni maumivu, tunajua, lakini sio lazima ujisalimishe kwa matuta mekundu ya itchy wadudu hawa wa pesky huacha nyuma.

Wadudu wa mbu wanaweza kufanya kazi nzuri ya kuweka mende za majira ya joto kwenye bay, lakini kupata moja sahihi kwako na familia yako inaweza kuchukua kazi kidogo. Ili kusaidia kuifanya iwe rahisi, Duka LEO lilizungumza na wataalamu wa entomologists na mbu ili kujua kila kitu unachohitaji kujua wakati wa kununua mbu repellent.

Nini cha kuangalia katika repellent ya mbu

Mosquito bites are annoying at best (the itchiness!) and dangerous at worst (some breeds carry diseases), but there are a number of repellent ingredients that can help keep those pesky insects at bay.

"Use Environmental Protection Agency-recommended repellents. Ingredients like DEET, Picaridin, IR3535 and oil of lemon eucalyptus work well," said Laura C. Harrington, a professor in Cornell University's entomology department.

Mosquito repellents come in a variety of formulas and some naturally provide a bit more protection than others.

"Repellents applied to the skin via spray or lotion will always be more effective. They are putting a protection layer directly on the skin from the biting mosquitoes," said Sonja L. Swiger, an entomology expert at Texas A&M University.

Some essential oils and herbs (rosemary, lavender, marigold and basil, for starters) are also pretty effective at keeping mosquitoes away, and citronella candles can also help when used in conjunction with repellent.

Read the full article from Chrissy Callahan on the Today Show's website here.

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