Mosquito repellent
Content: 0.1 l (€135.70* / 1 l)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Content: 0.1 l (€72.40* / 1 l)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Mosquito repellent - professional protection against insect and mosquito bites
Summer is certainly the best time of year for many people. However, the pleasant temperatures also come with a downside: mosquitoes and insects that love to bite! One question is therefore particularly important in summer: what is the right mosquito repellent and how can I protect myself from mosquitoes? And what if I do get bitten? How can I treat a bite or sting?
Mosquito repellent - clever precautions against insects
Better safe than sorry! But what is the best way to protect yourself against mosquitoes and insects? There are different basic approaches here. For example, mosquito nets for windows and doors are recommended for protection against mosquitoes within your own four walls.
Mosquito sprays
However, suitable mosquito protection is essential, especially outdoors! The best precaution can be taken here with mosquito sprays - also known as repellents. The effect is achieved using ingredients (e.g. Icaridin or DEET), which are perceived by insects through their sense of smell and deter them accordingly. The WERO insect repellent spray Aktivin® BiesterStop Plus offers up to 8 hours of reliable protection against mosquitoes and horseflies, for example, and up to 4 hours of protection against ticks.
Double protection against mosquitoes: Apply mosquito spray directly to clothing
Mosquito spray can be applied to more than just the skin. A sensible measure for additional protection is to apply the spray directly to clothing. This simple method has several advantages. Firstly, the protection zone is enlarged: While the spray on the skin acts locally, the spray on clothing surrounds the whole body with a protective shield. This not only means more effective defence against mosquitoes, but also gentler treatment of the skin, as skin irritation is minimised. This is particularly beneficial when spending long periods outdoors, as the spray sticks to the textiles for longer and therefore protects for longer.
This is particularly practical for families with children, as direct skin contact with repellents is reduced and children can enjoy the outdoors without worry. This method allows you to combine the comfort of everyday clothing with effective mosquito protection, so you can enjoy every summer moment worry-free.
Myths about mosquitoes
To understand how we can best defend ourselves against mosquito bites, we first need to dispel a few myths.
Light attracts mosquitoes: This may be true for many flying insects - mosquitoes, or biting midges, on the other hand, are primarily orientated towards odours. So it doesn't matter whether you are in the dark, by candlelight or under floodlights - mosquitoes find us by smell.
People with "sweet blood" are bitten more often: sweet blood does not actually exist in this form. However, it is true that blood and our genetic make-up play an important role in principle. This is because genes influence the odour or composition of a person's smell.
Clothing does not play a role: It is correct that clothing has no direct influence on the aggressiveness of mosquitoes. However, longer clothing reduces the attack surface and therefore the chance of being bitten. On light-coloured clothing, the pests stand out more quickly and a firmer fabric prevents them from biting through.
Essential oils keep mosquitoes away: People often try to keep mosquitoes away by using lemon or lavender oil. The essential oils are supposed to mask the body odour and thus keep the mosquitoes away or at least distract them from your own body. However, essential oils only have a short-term effect and therefore do not provide effective protection against mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are usually only found at lakes and ponds: It is true that mosquitoes breed at lakes and ponds. However, mosquitoes also have significantly more natural enemies around such bodies of water. In gardens, green spaces, swimming pools or forests, however, the natural enemies of mosquitoes are much rarer. Even small damp and wet areas are enough to create a new habitat for mosquitoes.
Ultrasonic devices - the all-purpose weapon: Ultrasonic devices are heavily advertised, especially at the start of the summer season - but their effectiveness has not been proven. What's more, they are not suitable for use outdoors
Effective mosquito repellent - how to combat them
Whether you want to prevent bites or treat insect or mosquito bites afterwards - you will find the right products in the WERO online shop. It is particularly important to us to avoid chemical ingredients as much as possible. This is the only way that allergy sufferers and children can use our mosquito repellent products without hesitation.
Want to find out more? You can find more detailed information on the respective product pages! Order conveniently in our online shop today and get through the mosquito season unscathed!