Mosquito nets, repellents and effective traps: protect yourself from the tiger mosquito
Summer brings with it the damned mosquitoes. With the good temperatures this week we have already noticed their return and, although they are few and still not very oppressive, we are already beginning to remember how annoying they can be.
Before seeing ourselves with several bites on our bodies, we must equip ourselves. For this we have several products available on the market, from repellent bracelets, electric lamps, or mosquito nets that keep our house free of insects. Faced with such a wide range of products that promise to kill off the blessed insects, we ask ourselves... Are they really effective?
In El Comprador de La Vanguardia we have selected 6 products that are highly valued by Amazon buyers and that, according to the Scythian ratings and reviews in the e-commerce giant, are effective against bites.
Windhager magnetic window fly screen
Mosquito screens generally require a professional to install them, and the expense of protecting all windows of a house is high. But there are alternatives on the market, with a shorter useful life, but very cheap and without the need for anyone to help us install them.
This model is installed with an adhesive strip that is attached to the window frame and on the other side has a magnetic profile. It also comes with some magnetic adhesive strips that we must install on the mesh and allow us to cut it to the exact size we need, up to a maximum of 100x120 cm.
The mesh is made of fiberglass, a very durable material that does not fray, and you can choose between white and anthracite.
Buy for €23.99 on AmazonNasum Magnetic Insect Screen Door
This door insect screen is easily installed with adhesive strips that stick to the door frame and the polyester mesh adheres to this strip that has velcro on the other side.
The mesh also has an opening in the middle for easy entry and exit. This opening closes by itself because it has a magnetic system.
It can be adapted to any door up to a maximum of 220x100 cm.
Buy it for €14.99 on AmazonKasmotion electric mosquito repellent lamp
If you don't want to close your house with mosquito nets or you need to repel them outside, you can use a mosquito repellent lamp electrical.
We propose this 20W model that can effectively kill mosquitoes, moths, wasps, flies and even ants.
It can be used both indoors and outdoors, it is waterproof, it has a radius of attraction of 82m2, it must be plugged into the electric current and, in addition, it consumes very little.
Buy it for €42.99 on AmazonAspectek Insect Killer Lamp
This electric insect killer for interiors is one of the best sellers on Amazon thanks to its great effectiveness. It has a long range of up to 25 meters and with its 2,800 volts it destroys insects immediately. It is a perfect tool for a large room such as a large living room, a shop or it is even effective outdoors such as a terrace or a small garden.
It is safe for children and pets thanks to its exterior mesh, it can be hung and its maintenance is as simple as emptying the lower tray to remove dead insects.
It is not recommended to place it in a room because the noise it generates when it kills an insect is quite loud.
Buy for €39.49 on AmazonRaid mosquito repellent plug
Mosquito repellent plugs are effective electrical devices to place in any room and prevent annoying insects from entering the home, especially through the evening.
This Raid brand model works with charges (bottles) that last about 60 nights (8 hours per night). Its repellent effect is instantaneous as soon as it is connected, it protects an area of approximately 30 m2, it can be plugged in anywhere in the house, as it is safe, does not produce smoke and is resistant to heat.
Buy it for €6.70 on AmazonParakito repellent bracelets with refills
There are endless mosquito repellent bracelets on the market, but this model from the Parakito brand has very positive reviews of its effectiveness of customers who have tried them.
It consists of a neoprene bracelet, very soft, comfortable and waterproof. The refills are made from a blend of 7 essential oils extracted from plants that protect against mosquitoes naturally.
Each refill is effective for 15 consecutive days, there are models for adults and also for children, and they can be used by pregnant women and people susceptible to allergies or irritations, because it does not contain chemical substances and the tablet does not come into contact with the skin.
Buy it for €30.65 on Amazon40% discount (You save €5.13)
Relec Extra Strong spray repellent
If you are a real magnet for mosquitoes and you live in an area infested with these annoying insects, you will need something that will protect you intensely throughout the day.
This insect repellent spray from the Relec brand guarantees maximum effectiveness and long duration. It has been developed to prevent insect bites in extreme conditions, which is why it is the best product if you have a garden with plants, or an orchard with fruit trees that attract them in large numbers.
The spray presentation is easy to apply and offers up to 9 hours of protection. Specifically, this product can only be used by adults, but the same brand has a repellent suitable for children from 1 year of age.
Buy for €7.82 on Amazon* Prices updated as of June 1, 2021
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