Mosquito bites

How we are waiting for pleasant weather, like 25-27 degrees, if we can add a light breeze to refresh and entertain our little one then that would be great. Those who are still waiting for such weather are Mosquitoes, and if you are sitting on your balcony or in your garden and you are not alone (in other words, you are being bitten), there is something to be done. There is a solution to mosquito bites .

Like jellyfish in July and August, mosquitoes also arrive when the temperatures rise, and if you don’t take proactive steps to reduce the mosquito threat, you’ll begin to understand in depth what mosquito bites feel like within a few minutes.

AML in the table – on mosquito bites

Characteristic	Description
The shape of the bite	A small, red bump on the skin, sometimes with a white center, accompanied by a strong itching sensation.
Reason for the bite	Mosquitoes need the protein found in blood to lay eggs, which is why they bite humans and animals.
Common location	They appear mainly in exposed areas such as the legs, arms, neck and face.
Symptoms	Itching, redness, slight swelling and sometimes local heat.
Recovery time	It usually goes away within a few days, depending on the sensitivity of the skin.
Possibility of allergic reactions	An acute reaction may include significant swelling, increased itching, and sometimes a widespread rash.
Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes	Diseases such as malaria, dengue, West Nile fever, and Zika are caused by certain strains of mosquitoes.
Methods of prevention	Using mosquito repellents, mosquito nets, window screens, and avoiding places with standing water.
Treatment after a bite	Applying a cream to soothe the skin (such as aloe vera), using cold compresses, and avoiding excessive scratching.

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Why do mosquitoes bite anyway?

Let’s start from the end, it’s not the mosquitoes that bite, but the mosquitoes that bite (the only consolation is that they also bite women). Mosquitoes bite us not for pleasure, or to survive . Mosquitoes in general feed on plant nectar. The mosquitoes that bite do this to get that dose of blood that will help them in their reproductive process.

And another comforting thing: most mosquitoes won’t bite us humans. Mosquitoes generally prefer to bite animals smaller than us, such as small mammals, birds, and reptiles – so when you go about mosquito control – you’ll know that you’re doing them a very big favor too.

Mosquito control price

1. Mosquito control as an addition to other pest control, such as cockroaches and ants, for example – starting at only 250 NIS!
2. Mosquito control in a garden up to 50 square meters – 500 NIS (for a substance that lasts between 30-45 days)
3. Mosquito control in the garden up to 100 square meters – 700 NIS (for a substance that lasts between 30-45 days)
4. Mosquito control in a garden up to 300 square meters – between 800-1100 NIS (for a substance that lasts between 30-45 days)
5. Mosquito control in a larger area – contact us.
6. Mosquito control before an event (material that lasts for 24 hours) starting at 400 NIS and depending on the size of the venue.

So why do mosquitoes bite us anyway?

Let’s start with the fact that we are to blame for attracting them to us. Mosquitoes have keen senses and can detect all sorts of biological characteristics that help them identify their victims. Body heat, smell, movement – these are all excellent signs to mosquitoes, but what mosquitoes love most of all is the smell of carbon dioxide that we emit and the chemicals we emit in our sweat ( which is why some mosquitoes are more attracted to certain people) .
Wearing red and dark-colored clothing will also attract mosquitoes to you (so be sure to wear light-white clothing) so as not to attract mosquitoes to you.

Mosquito Bites – What Happens When You Get Bitten?

When a mosquito bites, it injects a long straw-like needle that pierces the skin and draws blood. After it wounds the skin, it searches for blood vessels to draw as much as it needs, and also injects anticoagulants to keep the blood flowing quickly. The mosquito will only finish drinking you when it has consumed 4 times its body weight in your blood!

Mosquito bites are itchy mainly because of the saliva that the mosquito injects (the same saliva that prevents blood from clotting). The aforementioned saliva often causes a minimal allergic reaction in our body and the result is that swollen, itchy red mark that disappears after a few days (for those who are not sensitive to mosquito bites, and yes, there are those).

What does a mosquito bite look like?

A mosquito bite appears immediately after the mosquito has finished taking all the blood it needs. Unlike bed bug bites, which take up to 6 days to appear on our bodies, mosquito bites appear immediately.
The bites can vary slightly from person to person, but they will usually be round and red or white in color. Some will have a dot in the center of the bite and will be very itchy.

How to get rid of mosquito bites?

It’s hard not to scratch these bites, but you have no choice but to hold back. The problem is that if you scratch, you can start to develop an infection or bleed from the bite site.
If you have already scratched and infected the area, then the bite area will be red, swollen, and feel warm. If this is the case for you, you should consult a doctor.

If you haven’t gotten there yet and everything is fine and just a few mosquitoes feasted on you while you were outside, apply aloe vera, Bipanten, Traumeel, or any other soothing substance to the bite. After applying the ointment, you will no longer feel the need to itch and the bite will disappear on its own after a few days.

What symptoms should you watch out for?

Reactions to mosquito bites can include: swelling, redness, itching. This is all fine, but for those who have a problem with their immune system or are sensitive to mosquito bites, the symptoms may also include fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Unfortunately, mosquitoes carry pathogens that can cause diseases in humans (in the past, people in Israel got malaria that way, remember the swamps drying up, etc.?). Mosquitoes can also transmit other diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and more.

If you have been bitten by mosquitoes and, God forbid, you begin to experience headaches, fever, body aches, body stiffness, enlarged lymph nodes, disorientation, weakness, or a rash on your body – you should consult a doctor immediately.

So after all this, you realized that you should carry out mosquito control? How do you do it and what are the natural ways to eliminate mosquitoes? Come to mosquito control with Mezikis , learn how we do it and how you can use simple methods to reduce mosquitoes in your yard.

Questions about mosquitoes	Short answers about mosquito control
What attracts mosquitoes to your garden?	Standing water! Look for standing water anywhere in your garden. Don’t look for swamps! Even a small bowl that has been standing for more than 7 days meets the definition of “standing water.”
How is mosquito control actually carried out?	Using a spray tank connected to an electric blower. In isolated incidents, using a pesticide used for general flying pest control, and in cases where you want between 30-60 days of peace, using a substance called BUG.
Is it possible to carry out mosquito control in a house or apartment?	Unfortunately, no. The mosquito repellent is labeled “for external use only,” so the pesticide should only be used outdoors. Especially since the mosquitoes are on the vegetation and not inside your walls.