The chemical industry produces many products designed to combat ticks. But how to choose exactly the drug that will not only be most effective, but also safe for human health? It is especially important to make the right choice of protective equipment if the whole family, including preschoolers, is going for a walk. The VashaNo.1 pharmacy offers safe medications that can be applied to the skin and clothing. There are also special tick protection products designed for children.
general information
Currently, there are about forty thousand species of ticks in nature, but the blood-sucking ixodid species poses the greatest danger to humans. It is not the parasite bite itself, but the transfer of infection with its saliva into the human body that is the maximum problem.
The tick is a carrier of the following diseases:
- Lyme disease (borreliosis) is characterized by inflammation of the brain, pathologies in the functioning of the immune system, which often leads to death;
- Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection that affects the spinal cord and brain and disrupts the functioning of the nervous system;
- Ehrlichiosis is accompanied by kidney failure and breathing problems;
- Tularemia - damage to the lymphatic system;
- Babesiosis - destruction of the circulatory system, kidney problems;
- Hemorrhagic fever, which leads to destruction of the vascular system
Ticks attack during certain seasons, so products designed to protect against them are not always necessary. The parasites are most active from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn.
Why are ticks dangerous for children?
A bloodthirsty monster invisible to the eye can create big problems for a person, and even more so for a baby of any age (one month, 1 year and older). This could be an innocent allergic reaction, a rapid course of Quincke's edema, or a dangerous virus. What infections does a nasty-looking animal carry? Even short-term contact with him is fraught with:
- tick-borne encephalitis; one of the most dangerous and serious diseases affects the central nervous system and in some cases ends in death; occurs with high fever, pain and muscle weakness, drowsiness or increased agitation, photophobia, etc.;
- tick-borne spotted fevers (incubation period – 1-2 weeks); if the child is not protected, these diseases are accompanied by an acute onset, the appearance of a papule or infiltrate with a dark crust at the site of the bite, lymphadenitis, rash (on the 3-4th day), conjunctivitis, intoxication, etc.;
- borreliosis (a serious bacterial disease that can manifest itself only after six months!); the symptoms resemble the picture of encephalitis, characteristic is redness, expanding over a few days in diameter to 10 cm or more; the latent period is dangerous, because at this moment the infection affects many important organs; the prognosis is not always reassuring; death is possible.
A child was bitten by a tick: diagnosis and symptoms, first aid and treatment
The bite is determined visually, because At these moments there is no point in getting tested. If you return with a baby from a park or forest, examine him:
- head,
- neck,
- breast,
- back,
- behind the ears,
- armpits,
- at the waist and in the navel,
- under the knees,
- in the groin and perineum,
- between the toes.
Types of drugs
On the shelves of the VashaNo. 1 pharmacy chain there are a variety of anti-tick products that differ in their operating principle and cost. Among the common forms:
- ointments;
- sprays;
- gels;
- cream
Repellents are considered the safest means of protecting humans from tick bites. They are designed to repel parasites. The drug contains an active chemical substance - DEET (diethyltoluamide), which has low toxicity. Repellents are applied to clothing through a diffusion process, DEET repels ticks.
Main disadvantages: short validity period (4-5 hours), age restriction (prohibited for use by children under 5 years old).
The Aptstore pharmacy chain also offers acaricides whose active ingredient is alpha-cypermethrin. A tick that comes under its influence is paralyzed and then dies. This chemical compound is toxic and therefore has a negative effect on the human body.
In order to minimize the harm from acaricides, the product can only be applied to clothing laid out on a flat surface.
Safety regulations:
- Do not spray the skin;
- It is prohibited to spray the product on a clothed person
The main disadvantages of using acaricides:
- insecurity of the skin, since due to the toxicity of the drug it cannot be applied directly to the skin;
- the product is not suitable for children (its vapors entering the respiratory tract can cause poisoning)
The duration of action of the applied substance is 10-14 days.
The Aptstore network also offers combined (insecticidal-repellent) preparations, which include two active substances: diethyltoluamide and alpha-cypermethrin. Drugs in this group not only repel parasites, but also kill them. After treating clothes with such products, the effect lasts for 12-14 days. The disadvantage of such means of protection against ticks is the inability to treat children's clothing with them.
When protection is needed
Typically, adults use anti-tick products only when they go into the forest. This is not entirely correct. Ixodids prefer tall grass, including on roadsides, bushes, and young trees in city parks. Therefore, any walk can lead to an encounter with these insects.
Ticks attack from April to October. Periods of maximum activity can vary greatly from region to region depending on weather conditions. After hibernation, insects are hungry, and the content of toxins and viruses in their saliva is very high. When young grass just begins to emerge, bloodsuckers hide on bushes and in fallen leaves. Ticks have no eyes. When choosing a victim, they rely on their sense of smell and thermoreceptors. They can sense an animal or person at a distance of up to 10 m. Clinging to an object, insects choose places with thin skin (armpits, behind the ears, in the groin area). While they are moving, you can feel them and remove them in time.
Suggested drugs
The Aptstore pharmacy chain offers only those parasite control products that are approved for use.
Kleshcheder (set)
The kit, packed in a blister, contains plastic tubes, a device, and disinfectant wipes.
The proposed device for removing ticks is a device intended for individual use. The mite remover is designed to remove parasites from the skin of animals and humans. The tick is removed completely, no deformation of the skin or hair occurs. The device is reusable, more effective than tweezers and clamps. When using it, the risk of contracting tick-borne infections is reduced.
The kit offered in the Aptstore pharmacy chain includes the device itself for removing parasites, a test tube for placing the extracted tick (subsequent analysis), and a special napkin for disinfecting the bite site.
Advantages of the "Ticker" set:
- ease of use;
- ease of disinfection of the affected skin area;
- ease of storage;
- versatility of size (can be used not only for humans, but also for pets);
You can purchase a similar kit at Aptstore pharmacies without a prescription.
Mosquitol
An effective and safe way to protect your family from ticks, mosquitoes, flies and other pests is MOSQUITALL. The Aptstore pharmacy chain offers a special version of this insecticide designed to combat ticks. This drug is suitable for people who prefer outdoor recreation. Considering that the tick is a parasite that carries numerous infectious diseases: tick-borne borreliosis, encephalitis, typhus, Lyme disease, the use of Mosquitol is a guarantee of safety.
Gardex baby
This aerosol contains several active chemicals: MGK-264, alphacypermethrin, N,N-diethyltoluamide.
In order for the proposed drug to be safe, the following recommendations must be followed:
- use no more than twice a day;
- avoid getting Gardex baby in the eyes, mouth, or skin;
- wear clothes only after complete pre-treatment with an aerosol;
- clothing for children and pregnant women must be processed by other persons;
- do not allow the drug to come into contact with synthetic fibers and polymer materials;
- do not spray the product near open flame sources;
- keep away from children
Gardex baby, offered on the shelves of Aptstore pharmacies, reliably protects against mosquitoes and ticks and is applied only to clothing. The duration of its effects is 14-15 days, provided that the treated clothing is stored in an airtight container.
Thanks to the three-component formula of this product, you can guarantee reliable protection against ticks.
Gardex Naturina aerosol against ticks
The aerosol, which is offered at an affordable price in the Aptstore network, is a reliable means of protection against parasites for those who prefer to spend their free time in the fresh air. The aerosol contains essential oils of lavender and verbena, a modifier, a preservative, vegetable oil, the active chemical substance diethyltoluamide, and water.
Before directly spraying the aerosol onto clothing, the can must be shaken. Spray the preparation from about 20-25 cm onto clothing, putting it on only after drying.
If the spray gets into the mouth, damaged skin, or eyes, it causes irritation and difficulty breathing.
Moskitol Gentle protection
This series of aerosols is specially created for treating children's things, allowing them to protect their owner from mosquito and tick bites.
All Moskitol drugs sold in Aptstore pharmacies undergo preliminary testing by leading research institutes of the Russian Federation, which are officially accredited by Rospotrebnadzor. The aerosol is available without a prescription and has a special formula suitable for 2-3 year old children. The duration of action of the drug is 14-15 days. This aerosol is offered at Aptstore in a volume of 150 ml and has instructions for use, which indicate possible contraindications.
Injections and tablets
In addition to a variety of aerosols, you can also purchase special tablets in the Aptstore network. For example, Yodantipyrine is a modern antiviral drug with a wide spectrum of action. The use of Yodantipirin helps to delay the appearance of viruses in cells and promotes the accumulation of antibodies. The drug must be taken for 9-10 days after the bite or the entire period of stay in an area with an increased number of ticks.
In addition to tablets, the formation of tick-borne encephalitis can be prevented by water injection. Drugs such as Encepur, EnceVir, offered on pharmacy shelves, contribute to the formation of stable immunity. A similar option for protection against parasite bites is indicated for the following categories:
- people who live in areas where cases of infection are systematically recorded;
- employees whose work activities are carried out in hazardous areas;
- for everyone who is planning outdoor recreation, including park areas in cities;
- laboratory technicians who work with biomaterial containing a dangerous virus.
Recently, ultrasonic tick repellers have begun to appear on Aptstore shelves. Such devices emit waves of different frequencies, affecting any parasites. Among the advantages of such devices:
- safety of use, unlike chemicals containing toxins, ultrasound is harmless, does not imply restrictions on health, age, and is suitable for protecting babies and pregnant women;
- versatility, suitable not only for people, but also for pets;
- compatibility with other protective agents, including aerosols, lotions, sprays
The device has a battery that guarantees long-term uninterrupted operation of the device. The waterproof case guarantees protection from atmospheric precipitation.
How to get rid of ticks in your summer cottage
To make sure that the area is contaminated, you can perform one simple step. Early in the morning, wet a piece of light cloth or a towel and walk with it on the grass and bushes, barely touching the surface of the greenery. If there are parasites in the area, they will definitely crawl onto the light-colored canvas.
You can treat grass against ticks, trees, and shrubs at a level of 50 cm from the soil surface with one of the following preparations.
Pesticides against ticks
Medilis-Ziper
The professional product is produced in the form of a concentrate. Tick liquid is dissolved in cold water. 5 ml of concentrate is diluted with 1 liter of water. The amount of the finished solution is calculated based on the area. 50 ml of concentrated preparation is enough to kill ticks on 10 acres. It is recommended to treat the garden, lawn, and yard in early spring, late autumn, or 3 days before a family or company visit to nature is planned. The effect lasts for 40 days. A bottle with a capacity of 500 ml costs about 1200 rubles.
Review
We had to treat the area near the house because the ticks did not give life to us or the animals. We bought Medilis-Ziper. A garden sprayer was used for treatment. An excellent tool. Cope with bloodsuckers in 3 days, lasts for about a month. Another effective remedy is Anti-mite, suitable for treating rural areas. Spraying is carried out with a spray bottle.
Ilya, Tver
Ram
Insectoacaricidal drug with a wide spectrum of action. The active ingredient is permethrin. The solution is prepared immediately before treatment. For 1 liter of cool water, 2.5 ml of concentrate is required. 100 liters of the prepared solution is enough to poison ticks on 1 hectare of area. Taran is effective after treatment for about 50 days. The price of a 50 ml bottle is 380 rubles.
Dobrokhim-Fos
You can protect yourself from ticks in your dacha using a proven domestic product. The concentrated insecticide contains an active substance and a synergist to enhance the effect. A 50 ml bottle is enough to poison ticks on 100 sq. m. The price of the drug is 390 rubles. For 1 liter of cold water, 10 ml of concentrate is consumed. The maximum effect lasts 15 days.
Quiet evening
Smoke bomb against blood-sucking insects, including ticks. Easy to use, does not require complex preparatory manipulations. The active substance is in a tin jar, there is also peat there. After lighting the fuse, the saber begins to smolder, releasing toxic smoke into the air. The checker should be installed 10 m from the place that needs to be protected, in the direction of the wind.
Smoke bomb Quiet evening from ticks
The advantage of the drug is the passive participation of the person; the treatment is carried out independently within 2 hours. Toxic particles settle on the surface of grass, leaves of bushes, trees, the radius of action is 250 square meters. m. Properties last for about a month. You are allowed to come to nature 3 days after disinfestation. The price of a checker is within 500 rubles.
Review
Last year we were going to the forest for an overnight stay. But the company that traveled ahead of us warned us that there were a lot of ticks that ruined our entire vacation. We bought a Quiet Evening checker and worked the area. After 4 days we rested peacefully, enjoyed the singing of birds, not annoying mosquitoes, and were not afraid of picking up ticks. An effective method, easy to use.
Andrey, Moscow
Cifox, Doctor Klaus, Ixoder, Cypermethrin are also effective. Chemical treatments for ticks are highly effective, but not safe, so many people prefer to use less effective methods of control.
Order specifics
Why is it more convenient to buy anti-parasitic drugs from the Aptstore pharmacy chain? Let's note the following features:
- purchasing anti-tick products is a guarantee of purchasing products that are safe for health;
- the possibility of significant savings in material resources, since additional surcharges typical for retail sales are not expected;
- delivery of goods can be arranged at a convenient time
Information regarding the location of Aptstore pharmacy points is presented in the online store. The buyer can choose exactly the pharmacy that is located as close as possible to his place of residence (or work).
