An insect repellent basically helps to keep insects away so that they do not bite you. It is a mixture or solution of chemicals in different proportions that do not cause harm to your skin, but prevent insects, especially mosquitoes and bees, from biting or stinging you. Over the years, products of this kind have been produced by many well-known companies, and they have been improved in quality. They are known to be very effective, and many of them can protect you for more than 8 hours. This is enough for you to get a good sleep without any insect bites, especially if you are sleeping out in the open.

Repellents can be used at any time you need them. In some places, you may need them more. For example, if you go camping out in the forest or even in your backyard, you might have to contend with mosquitoes. In some places, such as swampy areas where water lies stagnant, there are bound to be more mosquitoes that are bound to attack you. Therefore, you will certainly need to be well protected. Additionally, an insect repellent will be able to protect you from other kinds of insects and bugs too.

With the spread of dangerous diseases such as dengue fever, using a mosquito repellent is a must. Some people do not even survive such serious illnesses that are caused by a mosquito bite. However, not all mosquitoes carry this disease. Dengue fever cases have largely shown up in Asia, Africa and South America. However, malaria is a common disease carried by mosquitoes, and there have been cases of malignant and benign malaria all over the world. Therefore, it is best to keep yourself safe by using an insect repellent when you sense that mosquitoes and other insects are around. 

There are some solutions that can prevent other insects such as wasps from coming near you. These are dangerous insects that can inflict significant harm. Some wasp stings can even kill a person, especially if the victim is younger. Besides wasps, there are also bees that can also sting pretty bad. The stings seem to be worse when the insect is larger, and it would be best to avoid areas where they live.

It is best to use an insect repellent in order to keep yourself safe in areas where there are mosquitoes and other possibly dangerous insects. You can seek advice on any appropriate repellent from your local pharmacist. You do not need a prescription to purchase it, as it is a commonly used item that is even available at general stores as well as camping accessory stores.