Repellents for Skin Application

  1. DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide): Effective and widely used, available in different concentrations.
  2. Icaridin (or Picaridin): Effective and less irritating than DEET, often recommended for children.
  3. IR3535: Another effective chemical repellent, often used in products intended for children and pregnant women.
  4. Essential Oils: Some oils like lemon eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, and lavender oil can be used, though their effectiveness is generally lower and their duration shorter than chemical repellents.

Repellents for Clothing Application

  1. Permethrin: An insecticide to spray on clothing and mosquito nets, very effective. Should not be applied directly to the skin.

Other Protection Methods

  1. Insecticide-treated Mosquito Nets: Using nets treated with insecticides for sleeping.
  2. Long and Light-colored Clothing: Wearing clothing that covers the skin and is light-colored to reduce the risk of bites.
  3. Diffusers and Vaporizers: Electric devices that diffuse repellents or insecticides into the air.
  4. Mosquito Repellent Bracelets: Contain repellent substances, but their effectiveness can be limited.

General Precautions

  • Avoid High-Risk Areas: If possible, avoid areas known for high mosquito presence, especially at dusk and dawn.
  • Eliminate Standing Water: Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so it's important to empty or cover containers that can collect water.

It's important to choose a product that fits your specific needs, such as considering the necessary duration of protection, the presence of children or pregnant women, and your personal tolerance to different substances.

Adresses de pharmacies a Orihuela Costa:

  • Farmacia Europa

    • Address: Calle Salvador Dalí, 8, 03189 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
    • Phone: +34 966 73 11 11

  • Farmacia La Zenia

    • Address: Calle Maestro Torralba, 1, 03189 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
    • Phone: +34 965 32 11 71

  • Farmacia Playa Flamenca

    • Address: Calle Nicolás de Bussi, 11, 03189 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
    • Phone: +34 966 76 55 77