Mosquitoes are intrusive insects that every family has to deal with during the warm season. They not only annoy with their squeaks, but also inflict bites, the consequence of which is often unbearable itching and an allergic reaction. Gardex mosquito repellents will help protect you from flying pests. The line of drugs from this company offers effective protection against bloodsuckers for adults and children.
Features of the funds
Gardex mosquito repellents have become in demand among the population due to a number of advantages:
- the safety of all drugs in this line is ensured by the components of chemical and natural origin that do not pose a threat to human health;
- Insect repellents provide a good effect;
- the compositions apply well and do not leave marks on clothes;
- All products of the Gardex line comply with Russian and European standards.
Cream
Gardex mosquito repellents in cream form contain the same active ingredient in a similar concentration. The composition of auxiliary ingredients differs - vegetable oil, glycerin, ethyl alcohol, propylene glycol, etc.
Gardex mosquito repellent cream Gardex cream can be used by adults and children over 3 years of age. Squeeze a sufficient amount of product into the palm of your hand and distribute with massage movements on open areas of the skin. Can be used no more than 3 times a day for adults, twice for a child.
On a note!
Gardex mosquito repellent cream smells good, is quickly absorbed, and does not leave a greasy sheen or stickiness. Creates a protective film on the surface of the skin that does not lose its properties for 3 hours.
Gardex cream is also available for sale after mosquito bites. The active components are oils. They soften the skin, soothe, promote rapid restoration of damaged areas, relieve itching, burning, and inflammation. Suitable for use by adults and children over 1 year of age. A small amount of ointment is applied to damaged areas. Treat traces of mosquito bites three times a day.
Review
I used mosquito repellent cream. The effect is present, mosquitoes do not bother. But it is better to use it together with a spray. The first product is used to treat exposed areas of the body, and the second - clothing. Then you can safely go for a walk through forests, fields and parks.
Veronica, Voronezh
Gardex family (green)
Sprays of this series are convenient to use for protection against flying insects during family vacations in nature. They are presented in several variations.
Gardex family products
Gardex naturin
The product is based on herbal ingredients and contains citronella, geranium, vegetable oil, glycerin, coumarin, and phenylethyl alcohol. The absence of chemical components is reflected in the duration of the protection period, which is no more than 2 hours.
The spray is recommended for children over three years of age. It should not be used by women during lactation and breastfeeding.
Gardex spray with aloe vera
The basis of this spray is aloe vera extract, propylene glycol, N,N-diethyltoluamide, and emulsifiers. This composition provides effective protection of human skin from annoying insects, and plant components provide additional skin care. The absence of alcohol is another advantage of the product. The repellent properties of the drug last for 4-5 hours, which is quite enough for a walk in the evening.
Gardex Baby (yellow)
Children's series of drugs Gardex
The children's series of drugs Gardex is distinguished by softer and safer components, and is presented in the form of:
- Spray for babies over 1 year old - a product created on the basis of IR 3535 (a substance that is the safest analogue of DEET). The protective properties last for two hours, after which it is necessary to reapply the product.
- Spray for children over 2 years old, based on a standard low-concentration repellent. Additional components in the product are extracts of calendula and chamomile. The composition has a longer protection period, which extends for 3 hours. Both children's sprays cannot be used more than 2 times a day.
- Aerosol against mosquitoes and ticks Gardex Baby, created on the basis of DEET and alphacypermethrin. The drug is intended for the treatment of children's clothing. It is sprayed until the surface of things becomes slightly moistened. Treated clothing should be worn after it has completely dried. Aerosol Gardex is recommended for use by children over 2 years of age. It will effectively protect the child from mosquito bites for 10 days, and ticks will not approach for 2 weeks.
Line of mosquito repellents Gardex
The Gardex range of insect repellents includes several series, which allows you to select products not only for adults, but also for children. The products are produced using new technologies, and the components included in them are thoroughly tested.
Gardex Extreme
This line of drugs is the strongest in terms of level of protection, which allows them to be successfully used in places with a significant number of insects. All products in this series are available in red bottles. The active ingredient of the drugs is diethyltoluamide.
Gardex Extreme
The Gardex Extreme range is represented by three types of products:
- A universal aerosol against all types of flying parasites and ticks (150 ml) . The concentration of the active component in this product reaches 31%. The composition also contains essential oils of fir and geranium. After application to the skin, the aerosol is effective for 4 hours, and remains on things for up to 30 days. The aerosol protects against ticks only when sprayed on clothing for 5 days.
- Spray against midges and mosquitoes (100 ml). This drug has a protective effect for 4 hours. The concentration of the active component in the product is 15%. The preparation also contains vanillin, which enhances its effect. This product also protects against bites of horse flies, mosquitoes, and midges.
- Aerosol against midges, mosquitoes, horseflies (80 ml). The concentration of the active ingredient is 50%. The drug provides long-term protection: when applied to the skin for up to 8 hours, on clothing for 5 days. The aerosol can is closed with a lid with a lock, which prevents its spontaneous spraying. It is recommended to take this type of product on a hike.
Gardex Family
This is the most popular line of Gardex drugs; you can recognize it by the green color of the bottles. This series includes five products, the active component of which is diethyltoluamide. It is recommended to use it when there are a small number of insects during a walk in the park or in the country.
Gardex family
The Gardex Family series includes:
- Mosquito repellent aerosol (150 ml). The concentration of the active component in the composition reaches 18%. The product also contains aloe vera extract. Gardex aerosol reliably protects against flying parasites such as midges, mosquitoes, mosquitoes. The drug is effective for 4 hours.
- Anti-mosquito spray with aloe vera (100 and 250 ml). The content of the active component in this product reaches 15%. The spray is intended for application to the skin and provides protection against flying parasites for 4 hours.
- Mosquito repellent candle. The product is made from paraffin wax and 3% natural citronella oil. The protective effect is provided during its combustion, which lasts 30 hours.
- Balm after bites (7 ml). The product helps relieve itching and irritation. It acts immediately after application and contains components such as D-panthenol, castor oil, glycerin, mint and lavender essential oils. The balm cools and soothes the skin after contact with nettles, jellyfish and in case of sunburn.
Gardex Baby
Gardex also produces mosquito repellents for children. This series includes drugs that can be used from the age of three months, as well as from 1 and 2 years. The bottles of this series are yellow.
Gardex Baby
Gardex Baby includes:
- Aerosol 2 in 1 against mosquitoes and midges for children from 1 year (100 ml). The drug contains natural vanillin. The protective effect lasts up to 1 hour. It is not recommended to use the drug more than 2 times a day.
- Mosquito repellent clothing stickers for children. Contains essential oils of lemongrass and orange. Can be used for children over 2 years old. The stickers can be easily removed from clothing. The protective effect lasts up to 12 hours.
- Gardex mosquito repellent spray for children from 3 months (75 ml). The active component of the product is IR 3535, the concentration of which is 10%. Suitable for application to skin and clothing. The protective effect lasts for 2 hours. It is recommended to use this product no more than 2 times a day.
- Anti-mosquito bracer. Helps avoid bites from small insects. Contains the following essential oils: citronella, lavender, geranium, mint. The product is suitable for protecting children over 2 years of age. The kit includes three replaceable cartridges. The bracelet can only be used outdoors.
- Clip with mosquito repellent cartridge for clothing. The composition of this product is similar to the previous one. The drug is effective when the number of flying parasites is small. The clip can only be used outdoors. The repellent effect of the product lasts up to 4 weeks if the clip is stored in an airtight container.
Spray Gardex Extreme
Red Gardex Extreme is intended for places with an excessively large number of annoying insects. The DEET-based product contains propellant and alcohol. It uses essential oils of geranium and fir as natural ingredients. The drug has a wide spectrum of action: it is effective not only against mosquitoes, but also fleas, mosquitoes, midges, ticks and other pests.
Bracelet and clip
A mosquito and midge bracelet from Gardex will significantly reduce the likelihood of bites from blood-sucking insects. The protective effect is ensured by impregnation with a composition of natural essential oils: lavender, citronella, geranium and mint. The accessory has 3 replaceable cartridges. Each of them (when stored in an airtight container) has a repellent effect for 20 days.
Having taken the cartridge out of the package, it is inserted into a plastic strap and secured to the child’s arm or leg. The Gardex bracelet should be used no more than 6 hours a day and only outdoors. Its use is contraindicated in children under two years of age, as well as in women during lactation and breastfeeding.
Important!
Wearing a Gardex bracelet by children is unacceptable without constant adult supervision.
The Gardex silicone clip has a similar composition, principle of use and limitations. When stored correctly, the repellent properties of the protective accessory remain for a month. The kit includes a clip and 1 cartridge.
Patch
If for one reason or another it was not possible to avoid the attack of annoying insects, use Gardex patches after mosquito bites. They are created on the basis of an antibacterial component that protects the bite site from infection. In addition, the composition prevents scratching of the damaged area and has a cooling and soothing effect. One package contains 20 bite patches.
Contraindications
A direct contraindication is the presence of individual intolerance to the components. It manifests itself in a deterioration in general well-being and an allergic reaction to the skin. In such cases, you should stop using the products.
In most cases, natural products for children over one year of age are well tolerated. Does not cause side effects when used correctly. However, the increased likelihood of allergies in young children has forced manufacturers to introduce age restrictions. All Gardex products have identical contraindications:
- overly sensitive skin;
- pregnancy;
- age up to 2 years.
Candle
An equally effective remedy against annoying bloodsuckers is the Gardex mosquito repellent candle. The basis of the product is paraffin combined with natural citronella essential oil.
The Gardex mosquito repellent candle is intended for use both indoors (25 sq.m.) and outdoors. The principle of use is quite simple: you need to open the top cover and light the wick. The anti-mosquito candle lasts more than 30 hours.
Important!
Due to the presence of natural essential oils in the Gardex mosquito repellent candle, it should be used with caution by people suffering from allergies.
Many consumers who have become familiar with the drugs in this series leave positive reviews about Gardex products.
Cost, where to buy
High-quality products of European standards have an appropriate price:
- a bottle of spray costs from 200 rubles;
- for a new product from the Extreme series you will have to pay 400 rubles;
- repellent candle - about 300 rubles.
You can buy products in specialized stores, supermarkets, or order them online, which greatly simplifies the process.
Reviews about Gardex products vary, but in most cases, buyers respond positively to the product. The product cannot be called natural, but it confidently qualifies as safe. The permissible concentration of the insecticidal substance DEET for humans is 35%; in Gardex products this figure ranges from 10% to 30% in the Extreme line.
