Use The Insect Defend Patch if you plan on Traveling this Holiday Season

Are you planning to travel to a warmer climate over the holidays?

This is the time of year that many people like to get away somewhere warm, whether it’s for the holidays or just to escape the cold for a little while. If you plan on traveling south over the holidays, there are a few things you should keep in mind…

The Insect Defend Patch travels a lot better than creams and sprays because not only are they smaller and more compact, but how do you properly pack an aerosol can or tube of cream? These liquids are often too large to be allowed in your carry-on, so they must be packed in your checked bag, but what if it bursts in your bag due to low air pressures...Everything will be left smelling like bug repellent. The Insect Defend Patch is great because you can keep it with you on the plane in your carry-on, and put it on 2 hours before you land so the product will already be working by the time you get there and you will be protected.  

Yellow and Dengue Fever

The mosquito that transmits these diseases was originally called the vector mosquito, but they became extinct in 2000 and we now have another kind of vector mosquito called the Aedes albopictus. There are no yellow or dengue fever outbreaks in our country as these mosquitos live in countries like Africa and South America. However, it is possible for people who travel to these areas to contract either disease and import it to Canada. 

Yellow Fever

A viral infection spread by mosquitos and most common in Africa and South America. Anyone can get the disease, but elderly people have a higher risk of developing a severe infection. If someone has contracted the “fever”, symptoms usually start to develop 3-6 days after they are bitten.