Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is the most common active ingredient in high-powered insect repellents and works by forming a vapour barrier on the skin's surface to deter mosquitoes from landing on the skin.

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Mosquito surveillance programs in the North Burnett of Queensland have confirmed the presence of deadly Japanese encephalitis ...

Provided you don’t have any allergies to the ingredients in some chemical repellents, another way to enjoy the potent mosquito-repelling power of DEET and Prallethrin is through the use of plug ...

We recently used Ben’s 100 Tick and Insect Repellent Pump on a camping trip and were impressed with its effectiveness. The 100% DEET formula provided maximum protection against a variety of ...

To pick the best insect repellents, we asked experts what criteria to keep in mind when shopping. Here’s what they said: Since DEET was the preferred active ingredient among the experts we ...

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Not all insect repellents are the same, and careful consideration is needed depending on your planned exposure. Use an insect repellent containing DEET, or picaridin, in a concentration of 20–35 ...

Greg reminds us that mosquitoes are "the world's deadliest animal" and that mosquito-borne diseases kill more than 700,000 people globally each year. So the importance of using an effective ...

For children, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using insect repellents that contain no more than 30% DEET or other EPA-approved ingredients. But which is the best bug repellent for ...

But what bug spray should you use? Insect repellent with DEET are safe, yes, even during pregnancy and tend to last the longest. Look for a concentration between 10% and 35%. That's enough for ...