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What is DEET ?
DEET (N, N diethyl-m-toluamide) is the
active ingredient commonly used in insect repellents that are applied to
the skin. It was developed more than 50 years ago by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture for use by the U.S. military. DEET based insect
repellents has been registered in the United States for use by the
general public since 1957.
Is DEET safe ?
By closely following label directions,
DEET is generally regarded as safe to use on people of any age,
including children. This is backed up by more than 40 years of consumer
use and scientific research.
Which DEET concentration should I
use ?
DEET based insect repellents are
available in a variety of concentrations. Higher percentage of DEET
(stated on the product labeling) deliver longer protection.
You should select a DEET
concentration based on:
1) Type of outdoor activity.
2) Length of time you will be outdoors
For example, a deep-woods day hike
would require a higher DEET concentration than a backyard barbecue.
Higher concentrations are also recommended for all outdoor activities in
geographic regions with large populations of insects or ticks. Lower
concentrations will usually provide adequate protection when insects
population (or density) are low (or not bothersome) or when you only
need to be outdoors for few hours.
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