The impact of mosquito coils on pregnant women, how to repel mosquitoes in summer

As the weather gets hotter in the summer, mosquitoes will gradually appear. Mosquito bites will cause pain and itching on the body, and in severe cases may cause viral infections. Pregnant women, in particular, must not be bitten by mosquitoes to avoid infection with some bacterial diseases. Therefore, many families will use mosquito coils at home to repel mosquitoes and prevent indoor mosquitoes from being harmful to the human body. However, pregnant women should not use mosquito coils casually, and try to use safe and effective ones.

Mosquito-repellent liquid ingredients

The main component of mosquito coil liquid is a chemical called pyrethroids. In addition, some chloroform, benzene, ether, etc. are added as solvents.

Is mosquito coil liquid poisonous?

If it is high-quality mosquito-repellent liquid, it will not cause any harm to the human body. The main ingredient of modern mosquito coils is pyrethrin, which can paralyze the nerves of mosquitoes, making them unable to move, thereby achieving the purpose of mosquito removal. After pyrethrins enter the human body, they will be excreted through the body's metabolism.

If it is inferior mosquito coil liquid, the pyrethrin ingredient may be very small. In order to achieve the same effect, toxic substances may be used instead, so the liquid mosquito coil liquid may still be toxic.

Can pregnant women use mosquito repellent liquid?

Whether it is mosquito coils or mosquito liquid, they contain trace amounts of anesthetics or poisons to anesthetize or poison mosquitoes. Because the amount is small, people will not be harmed by it. However, there is a small amount of harm to both ordinary people and pregnant women. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women not to use mosquito coils, but to use window screens to prevent mosquitoes instead.

During pregnancy, it is best not to use mosquito repellent products. You can choose to use mosquito lamps or mosquito nets. Mosquito coils have an impact on the fetus and may cause deformities.

Can babies use mosquito repellent liquid?

No matter how mosquito coils are processed, they contain pyrethroids, which are a type of pesticide that can be harmful to infants and pregnant women. In addition, the smoke released by the burning of mosquito coils contains substances that are harmful to the human body. Parents should not blindly believe in various types of mosquito coils specifically for children. Therefore, it is best not to use any mosquito repellent products for children, the elderly, or pregnant women at home. It is most reliable to use mosquito nets.