How to prevent mosquito bites and what good anti-itch methods
It is said that pregnant women are twice as likely to be bitten by mosquitoes than non-pregnant women. Since it's not safe for them to use mosquito-repellent incense or toilet water, how to prevent mosquito bites and what good anti-itch methods after a bite is worthy to find out as summer is coming.
Anti-mosquito Tips
- Wear yellow or white and other light color clothing to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are most likely to bite people wearing black.
- Use orange-red bulbs indoor. Mosquitoes are afraid of orange-red light.
- Hang some chive or a few spring onions in a yarn bag under the light to help repel mosquitoes.
- Pour sugar water or beer in a dark place with an empty bottle, and the mosquitoes can smell the sweet wine and fly into the bottle. In the same way, it is better not to eat too many sweets, or to use scented shampoo or soap.
Anti-itch Methods
- Using soapy water to treat itch pain after a mosquito bite is really an effective method.
- Use the juice of aloe vera to stop itching. Cut a small piece of aloe vera leaf, open it after wash clean and then apply in the area of red and swollen.
- Squeeze garlic or mint leaves and use the juice on the bite. These natural things do not have harm to pregnant woman.
- Apply salt water to the itching spot, which will relieve itching.
- You can install some kind of mosquito lamp, which also is a safe and healthy choice.
Hope you can Keep the mosquitoes away from you in this summer.