How to avoid insects on vacation for relaxation of your body?

Insects can ruin vacations. Spraying with insecticides will help get rid of most insects, and among the most effective are the space sprays such as Flit Aerosol Bomb, Special Gulf spray, Raid, Black Flag, and Slug-a- Bug. All insecticides contain material poisonous to human beings so use them with care, following directions exactly. Commercial insect repellent preparations are available. Some can be applied directly to the skin.

The U.S, Department of Agriculture has carried out studies of the most effective means of keeping insects from biting humans. Department scientists have developed formulas which can repel insects for about two hours. The following materials have been found to be safe and generally effective. They can be used separately, although combinations of them provide more protection against a larger variety of pests.

The materials: Dimethyl phthalate Dimethyl carbateIndalone 2-Ethyl-l, 3-hexanediol (Rutgers 612) Most druggists can supply dimethyl phthalate. They may also be able to provide the following combination which is sometimes referred to as "5-22": dimethyl phthalate, 60 percent; Indalone, 20 percent; dimethyl carbate, 20 percent. Always try these materials on a small area of your arm or leg before them liberally, to make certain that you are not unduly sensitive pain. As a rule, they do not cause irritation.

Some people object to consistency of these repellents, but most people find that a small amount to pay for protection against black flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and other pests. When your vacation ends you took it for change of pace, relaxation, rejuvenation. Don't spoil extending it to the last possible minute if that means having to that heavy Sunday traffic so you arrive home tense and exhausted. 

Give yourself time to take it easy on the way home, to arrive in time. Read your mail, make any phone calls you must attend to before falling to bed. By so doing, you will get the full benefit of what ought to have been some of the healthiest weeks of your life-sustenance for to return to regular daily life with new zest.