To minimize the possibility of reactions to DEET, use low concentrations on children, and wear clothing which reduces skin surfaces requiring the repellent. Toxic reactions may occur in children, including neurological side effects such as seizures. It can cause itching, swelling, stinging, and blistering. Some new formulations with an added polymer apparently decrease this absorption quite significantly, thereby making it last longer (Ultrathon, HourGuard) also. Clothing soaked in Permethrin solution (Permakill 4-week Tick Killer) will afford even longer protection. It lasts about six weeks, even after several launderings. Using Permethrin is easy: clothing can be sprayed (Duranon, Permanone aerosol spray, Permanone Tick Repellent) until slightly damp, then hung to dry. It is resistant to light, heat, and immersion in water, and is biodegradable. It is effective against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other insects. It adheres tightly to fabric and will last through multiple washings and is non-staining and nearly odorless. It kills insects which come in contact with it. Citronella-based Natrapel, a natural product, may provide short-term protection against mosquitoes, but is probably not effective against ticks.īEES AND WASPS: No topical repellent is effective against stinging insects such as bees and wasps.ĬLOTHING REPELLENT: Permethrin is a repellent which is actually a pesticide. OTHER REPELLENTS which can be used against mosquitoes and ticks are Rutgers 612, and dimethyl phtlalate, but they are much less effective than DEET. Some common insect repellents are: OFF, Ultrathon, HourGuard, Repel, Skedaddle! (10% DEET) and Skintastic (7.5% DEET). It repels a variety of mosquitoes, chiggers, ticks, fleas, and biting flies.
The best insect repellent know is commonly called DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide). They must be re-applied to remain effective. Some people attract more insects than others, and the effectiveness of the repellents can diminish through absorption, evaporation, rain, sweating, swimming, and wiping. Their effectiveness varies with each person. SKIN REPELLENTS are usually effective for one to several hours. INSECT REPELLENTS have been the most important first line of defense against mosquito and tick bites for many years.
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