The Tiger Mosquito
a dangerous invader (transmissible diseases) A ​​RISE "THE WALL" (with specific plant extracts)
THE TIGER MOSQUITO: DANGEROUSLY spread EVERYWHERE!
Every year, on time, a little 'we are all "gobbled up" by mosquitoes, especially in summer, when the warm moist accelerates the hatching of eggs causing these annoying insects arrive in large numbers to haunt us. Consider that for every mosquito dies, on average, three hundred are born. Mosquitoes are insects belonging to the family Culicidae, which includes 35 genera and about 2,700 species. The best known are: the common mosquito or "local" (Culex), the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes) and Anopheles (Anopheles genus). For nearly 10 years, in addition to the Mosquito "local", is also present in Italy Aedes albopictus, better known as Tiger Mosquito: its unwelcome presence is the result of globalization and climate change, which promote the stabilization in our country of unknown organisms and often unwanted. The tiger mosquito can be recognized by its characteristic streaks on the abdomen, hence its name; is present in several countries and in Italy it is widely used in a few years, almost everywhere. Its diffusion occurs much more easily than the Mosquito "local" because it also nests in a few drops of water (vases, saucers, clogged drains, gutters, etc..). Recently there have been reports of the presence of this mosquito in the mountainous areas of the country, above the limit of his supposed altitude (600 m asl). The tiger mosquito is present in our area from March to November-December; is a species more resilient and adaptable than the other; is very aggressive and injecting the liquid, particularly sensitizer, may cause intense reactions such as swelling and irritation persist. Due to its aggressiveness government and private citizens rightly consider a new health warning: let us see why.
WHY THE TIGER MOSQUITO IS A NEW HEALTH ALERT?
The Tiger Mosquito is a vehicle for many diseases because it bears more than 20 types of viruses. Among the various viral diseases, is, in particular, those caused by vector of arboviruses, including Dengue and Chikungunya. These diseases are similar to a strong influence, which occur with febrile state and, in the case of chikungunya, even with prolonged arthralgia affecting the joints of the extremities of the body. Chikungunya, unlike dengue, rarely causes life-threatening, but the joint pain may persist for weeks or even months. In addition, the pathology of heartworm, Dirofilaria, a thread-like nematode that primarily affects dogs. A concrete example of the danger that is Tiger Mosquito is the Chikungunya epidemic exploded in the summer of 2007 in the area of ​​Ravenna. That's why some time in Italy and 'active campaign of surveillance to the Tiger Mosquito, able to identify situations that require timely intervention health risk. Each year, in addition, have enacted ordinances to combat effective health and the reduction of the charge of this insect pest. The particular aggressiveness of the Tiger Mosquito is linked to the fact that it is active not only in the evening as the Mosquito "local", but also during the day, in full sun, and often does in swarms of hundreds of specimens. This insect is tough enough to survive the sub-zero temperatures of winter, little affected municipalities and mosquito can bite through clothing.
Protecting ourselves from mosquito bites THE RIGHT WAY
Among the common rules to defend against the assault of pesky mosquitoes there is an indication to dress in bright colors, do not use perfumes and use an effective repellent skin. But which one is best to choose? The insect repellent formulations on the market are the most diverse: spray, roll-on, lotions, emulsions, creams, gels, sticks and handkerchiefs. In these formulations are used both active ingredients of natural origin or synthetic. The insect repellent of natural origin are definitely delicate and harmless, but often have the disadvantage of not being effective or to be available for a period of time (too) limited (less than 30 minutes); those of synthesis, however, will have lasting efficacy, but are harmful as well as for mosquitoes, even for the man. The chemicals most commonly used today in the synthesis of insect repellents are DEET (diethyl) and Icaridina (or Picaridina). Both are forbidden to infants and indicated only for children over the age of 12 and in the case of DEET for children over 2 years old and in low concentrations, in the case dell'Icaridina: synthesis of these repellents are, in fact, irritants the skin. Furthermore, recent studies demonstrate that frequent and prolonged use of products based on these assets can have serious side effects. In the case of DEET for example, a pharmacologist at Duke University Medical Center, who for thirty years has done research on the effects of pesticides, found that prolonged exposure to this substance may even jeopardize the operation of certain parts of the brain. Because, often, however, especially in the case of young children, repellents are the only remedy for the bites of these little annoying, but terrible insects, it is important to choose the right product to buy. A good insect repellent should possess precise characteristics or be harmless, ensuring a prolonged action (at least two hours) and be active at low concentrations. Definitely steer their choice towards a fitorepellente is a guarantee of safety and, pondering the right choice, it is now possible to find on the market a formulation of natural origin that binds to safety, finally, also lasting efficacy.


THE PROTECTION OF NATURE: EFFECTIVE AND GENTLE
The mosquitoes that seem to regularly make fun of the man's attempts to create distance, in reality an Achilles heel have it: the sense of smell. Aromatic compounds interfere with their sensilla, which is a sort of radar available to these insects, which show the body fluids to the skin and directing them toward the goal. How to jam radar this? Again thanks to the inexhaustible treasure that is Nature. Aromatic compounds are the most potent repellents provided by nature, because they allow to keep mosquitos away so toxic. The association between a mixture of vegetable plants and exclusive election, insect repellents that contain the active, allows you to "knock out" any mosquito, including the "Tiger": see, then, in the specific characteristics of these natural components.
An innovative and effective Natural Blend with a pleasant scent: a blend of natural components only, which does not contain allergens, whose effectiveness against Tiger Mosquito has been tested scientifically.
The mother tincture of Ledum palustre: the Ledum palustre is a shrub that grows in wetlands in Europe, Asia and America. is the wild rosemary and belongs to the family Ericaceae. From the leaves of this plant is derived from a flower tincture rich in a number of active components such as flavonoids (quercetin), coumarins, sesquitriterpenici alcohols, aliphatic monoterpenes, responsible of camphor, and a precious essential oil, which gives it the ability to make the skin on which it is applied inappetibile to mosquitoes and insects.
The essential oil of eucalyptus: eucalyptus yields an essential oil which consists mainly of cineol (or eucalyptol) and small amounts of terpenes (pinene, limonene, terpinene). It has disinfectant properties, antibacterial, antiviral, balsamic, antiseptic. For topical use is harmless and does not cause sensitization in humans, it appears to be particularly annoying insects and mosquitoes.
The essential oil of Geranium: Geranium is a perennial herbaceous plant with fleshy. From its leaves and stems from its essential oil is obtained from a particular sweet smell, rich in terpenes, particularly geraniol, citronellol and methyleugenol: thanks to its composition can boast the recognized properties to keep the bugs away, but without being annoying for the 'man, thanks to its high tolerance to the skin.
The essential oil of Nutmeg: Nutmeg is the dried almond oval rounded, wrapped in a fleshy coating (mace) and contained within the fruit. Features are its taste and its odor, due to the presence of an oil rich in aromatic monocyclic tertiary alcohols that give insettorepellenza activities.
Coconut oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the dried flesh of the coconut and is characterized by a pleasant scent. In a formulation for topical use, rich in essential oils, acts as an excipient and as a true functional as it slows the evaporation of essential oils, allowing it to stay on the skin for a long time.


A COMPOSITION NATURAL, EFFECTIVE, SAFE AND DURABLE AGAINST ALL SPECIES OF MOSQUITO OF OUR TERRITORY
In commerce, within salutariness, there is now a product, packaged in bottles of 100 ml EcoSpray, which embodies the natural components described above. composition is a purely vegetable, eco-friendly, which has been subjected to ongoing scientific research in order to explore synergies and antagonisms between the extracts entered in favor of the safety and efficacy of the final product. Such a formulation based on the exclusive "perfume tested mixture" of Ledum palustre, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Nutmeg and coconut oil ensures total protection, comprehensive and lasting, both day and night against the Mosquito "local" that the dreaded Tiger Mosquito. The intense and penetrating the extracts included in the formula is pleasant to humans, but unwelcome insects. is a composition from pleasant consistency, comparable to that of a milk, which presents itself as a fluid emulsion sprayabile, non-greasy, non-sticky, it is easy to apply and quickly absorbed. It is a formulation that is well tolerated even by the most sensitive skin because at physiological pH and free of propellants, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic dyes, alcohol and harmful preservatives. With these characteristics, this product is, therefore, a viable alternative to the use of synthetic insect repellents, and allows you to have a natural protection against the total of all mosquito species in our area, a veritable "wall" protective . In addition, the natural and the harmlessness of the composition, no irritant effects and a potential pro-sensitizing, make the ideal use of the product, as well as for adults, even for very young children.