Therefore, we need to focus on preventing the entry of mosquitos in our homes and get ready to deal with mosquito bites and all that itchiness. But first, what we need to know is “Why Mosquitoes Bite You?’ - When a mosquito sucks your blood or bites you, it uses the protein in your blood to give optimum temperature to its eggs to grow and hatch. In response to the mosquito bite/saliva, the immune system of your body releases histamine to desTroy the chances of infection on the mosquito-bite site.
To know more about mosquito bites and the reasons why mosquitoes bite you, read the blog: Things That Make A Mosquito Bite You.
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Localized pain, itching and swelling
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Red itching bump on the skin
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Localized?allergic?reaction or inflammation
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Fever in severe cases
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Headaches, body ache, chills, nausea or trouble in breathing
Treatment For Mosquito Bites
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Start treating the mosquito bite by cleaning it with soap and water to avoid any further infection.
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Apply some ice or any antiseptic cream to reduce inflammation and swelling.
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Do not scratch the mosquito bite as it might spread the toxin and increase the area of inflammation.
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In case the bite is quite severe, you can consider taking Antihistamines like Benadryl, NSAIDS, and steroids as they help relieve symptoms and inflammation.
Prevention Of Mosquito Bite
Prevention is always better than cure!! Rather than treating a mosquito bite, it’s better to prevent its entry to your house. Isn’t it?
The best prevention technique is to buy a good quality, naturally derived indoor/outdoor mosquito repellent spray. These sprays are made using plant-derived essential oils and are completely kid-safe and pet-safe. Insect repellents with DEET are another good product to bet on for preventing mosquito bites.
Some DIYs include emptying the water pots on time; do not let water stagnate at one place as mosquitoes need water to breed. Screen all the windows and doors, and repair any wear/tears in the existing screens. Avoid wearing dark clothes and sweet-smelling perfumes as they attract insects. In the end, if nothing works, call a licensed pest control professional to your home.
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