Bug proof your summer nights!

It’s that time of year again, our not so friendly neighbour the mosquito has woken from his sleep and is out for blood!

So there you are preparing for a family BBQ, venturing out for a relaxing stroll or wanting to open the windows for a cooler nights sleep… follow some of our simple preventative measures to keep the bite at bay!

Wearing loose clothes It might sound obvious but covering up is a good way to perturb our winged friends, although make sure i’ts loose fitting as they can bite straight through tight fabric.

Watch out for water Mosquitoes breed in and near stagnant pools of water so you may wish to cover or drain any water features, bird feeders, ponds or rain water barrells for the occasion. Stay clear of rivers, lakes and resivours when out for an evening stroll.

Try to avoid wearing any perfumes or colognes, as these will definitley label you as an evening snack to mosquitoes who are attracted to these sweet scents.

Use Mosimix the organic essential oils in Essential Care’s 'Mosimix' are blended in the optimum concentration to maximise efficacy, give a delicious fresh aroma and reduce the likelihood of bites. Best of all is no more pungent  chemical mosquito repellent smells!

Minty fresh Try rubbing fresh mint directly on to your skin but make sure you don’t have an allergy to mint by patch testing it on a small area first.

Light up your life Mosquitoes take flight by candlelight, use linalool or geraniol candles to ward off mosquitoes, alternatively you could burn the essential oils in a ceramic burner, keep them nearby to ensure effectiveness, a great idea for camping or BBQing.

Your biggest Fan They may be but but switching on a real fan you can reduce the liklihood of a biter getting close enough to appreciate you, "Mosquitoes can only fly about eight miles per hour," Steelsmith says, so a fan can help keep them away.

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