Nothing can be easier than the use of a mosquito repellent patch to effectively keep those nasty bites and diseases at bay. Its application is as trouble-free as placing something that closely resembles a sticker on your skin. Containing various active ingredients proven to ward off those pesky flying insects, it is deemed by many as something more convenient than sprays.

This product should be placed on skin that's clean and has little or no hair. Some of the best examples include your upper arm and on the shoulder blade. The adhesive surface should have no problem sticking itself to your skin for as long as protection is required. At times remaining flat against the skin is essential in order to have the ingredients contained reach the bloodstream.

It's a good idea to use this innovative solution right after taking a shower or bath. You may also use a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol to remove dirt and grime on the skin, allowing the product to stay on for as long as it is needed. Some of today's patches are meant to be placed on clothes, backpack and others worn close to your skin.

What makes this sticker-like solution highly appealing to many is the convenience it offers. It can stay in the pocket without trouble until such time applying it is required. No rubbing on is necessary which can be messy and unsafe especially if done by an unaccompanied child. After putting this product in place, you simply have to wait for it to spring into action.

Some people may doubt the effectiveness of such product. No one can blame them as it can really be quite unbelievable that a very small sticker-like solution can offer protection against bites and diseases spread around by those pesky bugs. However, the secret why this innovation can deliver impressive results it the active ingredients found on the adhesive side.

In the past, a patch designed to repel mosquitoes contain DEET. Although highly effective, this chemical can be toxic too. Researches have shown that DEET can cause all sorts of issues concerning the nervous system. It's also said to have an impact on the reproductive health. Even when used in regulated amounts, improper use of any DEET-based product can be quite dangerous. The sad truth is a lot of today's repellent sprays available online and offline still rely on this chemical.

It's a good thing that a lot of today's patches now go for safer active ingredients. Many of them are also designed especially for kids, allowing them to sport colorful and printed sticker-like protection against those flying pests. Most of these solutions contain essential oils like citronella, peppermint, lemongrass and others whose aroma discourages mosquitoes from biting.

You may also go for a mosquito repellent patch that administers vitamin B1 or also known as thiamine. Found on the adhesive side, the nutrient is gradually absorbed by the skin and gets to the bloodstream. When expelled via perspiration, those flying bugs won't find your smell particularly attractive.