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Excerpts --
Iowa Health Book: Infectious Diseases
Public Health Fact Sheet:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Peer Review Status: Reviewed by Department
of Public Health. |
Ordinarily, mosquitoes are merely a nuisance.
Bites from these insects may cause local irritation and in some instances swelling. Certain species of mosquitos transmit West Nile (WN) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). A serious ailment caused by a virus. Symptoms include
high fever, stiff neck, headache and swelling of the
brain called -encephalitis- the most dangerous. Cases have been documented. (Both WNV and EEE are viruses transmitted through blood.) |
How Can I Reduce My Exposure to Mosquitoes?
Avoid outdoor activity during peak hours of mosquito
feeding in the early morning and early evening. If you must be outdoors during the times when mosquitos are most active wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Mosquito netting should be used to cover carriages
and playpens when infants are outdoors. Take special
care to cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors near swampy areas.
Repair and securely fasten all screens on the doors
and windows of your home.
Eliminate backyard mosquito breeding areas.
Prevent the collection of standing water in old tires
ditches, gutters, wheelbarrows, wading pools, (overnight bird baths and the likes). |
Most common and effective chemical insect
repellents for outdoor use are those that contain the active ingredient Deet NN-diethyl-meta-tolua nide. Available in varying concentrations ranging from 7.5% to 100% DEET. Lower concentrations are appropriate for most outdoor environments.
In a published handbook of pesticide toxicology,
it is recommended that only products containing lower concentrations of DEET (usually 15%) should be used on children. Refer to the product label for DEET concentration information. |
Should I Use a Mosquito Repellent?
If these personal precautions do not sufficiently
reduce your exposure to mosquitos, or if you live in an area of high risk for the EEE (or West NIle Virus) you may want to consider a mosquito repellent for personal protection.
What Are Mosquito Repellents and What
Types are Available ?
Repellents can be compounds that are applied
to exposed skin and / or clothing. Commercial repellents come in a variety of forms: sprays, liquids, creams, lotions, pre-moistened, sticks, and towelettes. (Aside from electronic devices): Cream, lotion and stick formulations may be preferable for use on children. |
Repellents that contain citronella oil extract from
a lemon-scented grass are also available. (T.C. note: Lemon grass oil can irritate sensitive skin.) These products provide moderate protection. Commercial concentrated oil Avon Skin-So-Soft has come into wide use as a mosquito repellent. Products containing "Permethrin" are available. These products are for use on outer clothing only. Do not apply permethrin to the skin. The EPA has canceled the registration of products
containing 2-ethyl-1,3 hexanediol and "R-11"
(2,3,4,5-bis(2-butylene)tetrahydro-2-furaldehyde).
Please check old labels and carefully discard repellents with these ingredients listed. |
Are There Potential Adverse Reactions to (chemical
or oil) Mosquito Repellents?
Repellents may be absorbed through the skin and cause
acute illness. The EPA Environmental Protection Agency has received a number of reports of adverse reactions following application of products containing DEET. The symptoms in children reported are: headache, mood changes, crying, irritability, confusion, and nausea. Convulsions and unconsciousness were noted. Some individuals experience skin irritations or allergic reactions. Ingestion of products containing DEET has resulted in acute toxicity characterized by low blood pressure, seizures and unconsciousness. |
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