In many parts of the world dangerous diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, west-nile virus, borreliosis (Lyme Disease) and tick-borne encephalitis are transmitted by mosquitoes, flies, ticks and other insects. In statistical terms, one person dies every 30 seconds from the complications of an insect sting or bite. Malaria alone causes up to 3 million fatalities every year.
In Europe and in the United States it is rare for diseases to be transmitted by mosquitoes, yet malaria and yellow fever still occure in these regions as a result of tourists and business travellers being infected while they are visiting other parts of the world - Asia and Africa in particular. Every year 1,000 people contract malaria while travelling abroad. At the same time, the number of infections caused by tick bites in Europe and North America is increasing.
The risk of contracting a life-threatening disease is not the only reason for people to protect themselves against insects. Mosquitoes or flies can turn any outdoor activity - sporting events, fishing and camping trips, and even barbecues - into a real nightmare.
Attempts all over the world to control or even eradicate insects have been largely unsuccessful and in most cases have probably done more harm to the environment than to the insects. Methods such as prophylactic medication and vaccination can certainly reduce the risk of contracting insect-born diseases but they are expensive, specific to individual types of insect and ultimately protect against the disease but not against the insect bites that cause them. In addition, more and more of the causative agents implicated in diseases are becoming resistant to drugs, and even preventive medication can no longer provide full protection.
Repellents like Saltidin® overcome these disadvantages. They provide effective, convenient and reliable protection against insect bites and stings during outdoor activities. As a result, repellents have developed into a major market segment for consumer-orientated health products in many parts of the world. Once these products have been applied to the skin, they provide hours of protection against mosquitos, flies and ticks.
Attached please find some detailed information on diseases caused by ticks, mosquitoes, flies etc.
Yellow Fever
Dengue Fever
Malaria
Tick-borne menigoencephalitis
West Nile Fever
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