Key Tips To Prevent Bug Bites

Bug bites aren't just little nuisances that cause itching and irritation. For those with very sensitive skin, they can be a real cause for concern as the bites can cause inflamed skin that grows into large welts, promotes itching, scarring, and even infections if you aren't careful.

Whether it is ticks, mosquitoes or bees, the presence of bugs and their proclivity to bite can be downright maddening sometimes. According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, the best way to prevent these bites, and ward off any insect-related diseases that may come with them, is to follow very specific steps.

Use Insect Repellent

The first tip is to use insect repellent. While this may sound obvious, not all insect repellents are created equal. Make sure you get the kind that has DEET in it - at least 30 percent, preferably more. Spray your outer clothing as well as your exposed skin.

This is a tip that some people don't use. While spraying your skin may prevent bugs for a time, also spraying your clothes ensures that the scent will stay put for hours.

If you're the type of person that doesn't like the scent of DEET, understand that most lotions and perfumes that smell good actually have a way of attracting bugs to you. Only certain scents are considered repelling to them. Keep this in mind. Would you rather smell alluring or be covered in bug bites after returning from a hike or a camping trip? The choice is yours.

Select The Right Clothing

Be mindful of the clothing you wear. This is sometimes hard in the summer, when bugs are more plentiful, because the hot weather makes it difficult to cover up. When you are traveling in areas that are known for mosquitoes or bugs in general, make sure to wear long pants and long sleeves whenever possible.

This helps to not only cover the surface area of your body that is susceptible to bug bites, but it also allows for more space to spray insect repellent on, which will help to compound the effect of the spray to begin with. It's especially crucial to be mindful of what you wear at night.

Sleep In A Bed Net

Get a bed net. This is generally best for when you are traveling, especially in places and countries that are known for their pesky mosquitoes and creepy crawlers - and for insect carrying diseases, such as Zika. It's important to pick a bed net that has mesh already treated with a pyrethroid insecticide.

If even, despite your best efforts, you still end up getting bit, understand that it does happen. The good thing though is that most bug bites can be safely and effectively treated at home. You can clean the bite with certain essential oils, such as clove and tea tree, which have natural antibacterial properties.

What's great about cleaning bites or stings with these essential oils is that they also help to eliminate the need to itch. This can be one of the most annoying and troublesome aspects of being bit. Needing to scratch the bite can make it worse than if you clean it and allow it to heal on its own.

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