OFF! Mosquito Repellent: Cream And Spray, Battery Powered Device And Other Mosquito Repellents. Use Of Aerosols And Cartridges

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-07 13:49

With the onset of the summer season and warm weather, the most urgent task is to protect against blood-eating insects that attack people both indoors and in the forest, especially in the evening. The OFF! Mosquito repellent will help to solve this problem, which are produced in several formats, as a result of which they can justify the needs of each consumer.

Peculiarities

OFF! mosquito repellent is a line of products from a Polish manufacturer with a wide assortment list. The active ingredient is the insecticidal substance diethyltoluamide (DEET). It affects blood-sucking insects, initiates paralysis, death. With a low concentration in the atmosphere, it simply repels mosquitoes. The products are affordable and can be purchased at every hardware store in the market.

The company manufactures products for adults and children. Means differ among themselves in the quantitative composition of the insecticidal component. The assortment includes products for the protection of the home, body, relaxation in the bosom of nature.

Funds overview

Any of the product options is designed to drive away unwanted guests encroaching on your body, things or space in your home.

OFF! "Extreme"

The aerosol spray combines the function of repelling mosquitoes and ticks. It is intended for processing items of clothing, it is allowed to apply to open parts of the body in small quantities. The protection works for about 4 hours. The product does not leave stains on clothes, the smell is finally eliminated after washing.

Aerosol Pros:

• lack of greasy spots on the fabric;
• greater efficiency;
• ease of use;
• pleasant aroma;
• lack of the effect of a greasy film on the skin surface;
• low toxicity to humans.

The disadvantages include a short period of action of the drug applied to the skin.

Aerosol Family

Repellent for the whole family. Children are allowed to spray OFF! after 3 years. Contains 15% active chemical. The tool can handle bags, clothes, skin. Skin protection lasts 3 hours. It lasts about 3 days on garments, the greatest effect is 8 hours.

The spray guarantees a serene walk in the evening near the house, in the park, on the playground, next to ponds with a small amount of mosquitoes. The composition is absolutely safe for the environment.

Aquaspray OFF

Does not contain alcohol. The basis is purified water. The repellent has a cooling effect. It is quickly absorbed, does not leave traces of stickiness, film feeling . You can handle exposed parts of the skin, clothing. The maximum time of action on the skin is 2 hours. Secondary use of mosquito spray is allowed after 24 hours. On garments, the effect lasts up to 8 hours.

Cream

The repellent cream is an effective remedy against mosquitoes, midges, mosquitoes, wood lice and even horseflies. Used to treat exposed parts of the body. Can be applied to the face. The protection lasts for a maximum of 2 hours. In addition, the composition includes caring ingredients that provide the skin with softening and hydration. The cream helps to cope with the results of mosquito bites.

Possesses the following positive properties:

• quickly absorbed;
• has a pleasant aroma;
• aloe extract nourishes the skin and prevents irritation;
• does not leave a greasy film on the skin surface;
• has a low level of toxicity;
• the cream can be used against mosquito bites for children (from 3 years old);
• easy to use.

The disadvantages include only a short period of action of the cream.

Gel

Gel action OFF! somewhat differs from the action of other types of these products in its direction. For the reason that the gel (ointment) is not intended to prevent insect bites, its purpose is to relieve the consequences and ensure maximum healing of the bite site.

Advantages of the gel:

• quickly absorbed;
• does not leave a greasy film on the skin surface;
• heals wounds;
• soothes the skin;

• removes redness;
• reduces itching;
• relieves inflammation;
• has a pleasant aroma;
• approved for use on children;
• helps after irritation from contact with nettles and jellyfish;
• guarantees long-term action.

Fumigator fluid

Substance for the protection of the premises. Works in tandem with an electric fumigator. Enough for 45 nights. When the device is heated, the drug is released into the air space and poisons insects.

To exclude a high concentration of a poisonous drug in the room, you should not use the liquid in a room with a total area of less than 15 m2.

Fumigator plates

They have an effect similar to that of a liquid. They are inserted into a special electric fumigator. One plate is enough for one night. Odorless, works even with open windows.

Spiral

It is used to ensure a normal rest in the bosom of nature. To start, the action should be installed on a solid base, light one end of the spiral, and then sharply extinguish the fire . The radius of destruction of mosquitoes is 5 meters.

Device OFF! Clip-On Battery Powered And Cartridges (Cassettes)

Such a device looks like a complex hair dryer system, equipped with a specialized cartridge that includes active deterrent substances (repellents) . A fan is located inside the device, which serves to distribute the repellant in the atmosphere, forming an invisible air chemical barrier for bloodsuckers. Replaceable cassettes used in the device OFF! Clip-Ons are designed to last approximately 12 hours before being replaced.

After opening, they are supposed to be applied within 12-14 days . The main component in the cassettes is 31% pyrethroid-methofluthrin, which repels insects with a smell.

By means of a specialized clip on the back of the device, it is fixed to a belt, tent, travel bag, backpack, handbag strap, curtain. Operates on a single battery or rechargeable battery.

Advantages of using a hair dryer system:

• mobility and the ability to take it with you on outdoor recreation, for a walk or on a hike;
• the ability to use in an open space or in a well-ventilated room;
• low toxic to humans;
• without smell;
• can be placed near children;
• skin contact with this agent does not occur.

Minus: although the agent is low-toxic, nevertheless, if it gets into the respiratory system of a person, it can negatively affect his health.

Bracelets OFF

They are made in the form of a device for legs and arms. Can be used for 8 hours. The active ingredient is diethyltoluamide applied to a microfiber base. In contact with the skin, the agent activates the insecticide. Use only outdoors.

Store the bracelet in a sealed plastic bag. Retains characteristics for about a month.

Precautionary measures

It is forbidden to process garments indoors. It is necessary to handle only in open space, hanging with clothespins. Shake the can thoroughly before use . Keep at arm's length. A distance of 20 cm must be maintained from the surface to be sprayed. Apply the substance until slightly moistened. You can put on garments after they are completely dry.

When processing open parts of the skin, it is necessary to apply the substance to the hands, then distribute to the required areas . After processing, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. For sensitive skin, it is advisable to use rubber gloves.

First, it is advisable to do a test to check the body's response. A small amount of spray is applied to the elbow. If within 30 minutes no rash, itching, burning, redness can be traced, apply the OFF spray! can.

Special rules:

• it is forbidden to use for pregnant and lactating women, children under 3 years old;
• contraindication - individual intolerance to the components;
• it is not necessary to use the aerosol more than 2 times a day in order to exclude allergic reactions;
• avoid getting the substance into the mouth or eyes;
• keep away from children;
• avoid contact with fire;
• do not stay for a long time in a closed room with a product sprayed in the atmosphere.

If you follow the instructions exactly, OFF! does not cause negative actions, thoroughly protects not only from mosquitoes, but also from ticks, horseflies, mosquitoes, midges.