Mosquito plague: tips and tricks against annoying bloodsuckers

Due to the warm weather many mosquito larvae hatched. In some regions there is currently a veritable mosquito infestation. Although the little bloodsuckers do not transmit dangerous infectious diseases in this country, they are nevertheless annoying. With some tips and tricks you can protect yourself from them.

In many areas there is currently a mosquito infestation
Although it took a bit longer this year: Now the small, annoying and currently very hungry bloodsuckers are back on the road. In various regions of Germany, there is currently a veritable mosquito infestation, caused by the warm weather. "It was cool and wet for a very long time, at temperatures around 10 degrees. Only in the heat of the last few days have countless forest and meadow mosquitoes hatched, "said Heinz Mehlhorn, professor of parasitology at the Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf, according to a report by the" Berliner Zeitung ". The expert continued, "At the moment, the mosquitoes are not picky. After hatching, they are hungry and take what they can find. "

Simple instructions for protection against mosquitoes. Image: Peter Heimpel / fotolia

You can not completely escape the insects
But what can walkers, hobby barbers and Co. do to escape the pests? You can not completely escape them completely. At least you can often protect against itchy bites. Mehlhorn recommends so-called all-in-one sprays with the active ingredient Icaridin. Such preparations are available in pharmacies and are also intended to protect against ticks, grass mites and other insects. However, there are obviously big differences in the quality of the products. Different mosquito repellents often do not protect well, as revealed by an investigation by Stiftung Warentest last year.

How to protect yourself from stings
In addition to such funds, there are many other things that help against annoying mosquitoes. So you can at home or in the tent insects by mosquito nets keep away and protect yourself in the open by bright, skin-covering clothing from stings. According to various studies, the bloodsuckers are attracted by bad smell, like sweat or smelly socks. This should therefore be avoided. Odors like garlic or cabbage do not like mosquitoes. But if you are stung anyway, you should cool the place. As a home remedy for mosquitoes, inter alia, offer a sliced ​​onion or some wax to relieve the swelling.

Mosquitoes do not transmit diseases in this country
As a further protective measure Mehlhorn had recommended: "In addition, you should cover rain barrels in the garden and every seven days empty." This is so that the larvae can not develop further. According to experts, however, the mosquito population in this country should not really be reduced, because biologists see that the annoying tormenting spirits really have their meaning. For example, their eggs and larvae are an important link in the food chain. At the moment, however, there are many and also Mehlhorn can not give the all-clear for the time being. "As long as it stays that warm, we also have to deal with the insects. Fortunately, they do not transmit any diseases here. "(Ad)