N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, more commonly known as DEET, is the active ingredient in many insect repellants and is widely ...

The long and short of it is that even infants need bug spray when their skin is exposed to areas with insects. "From a health ...

EPELS: Create a barrier against mosquitoes, including those that may transmit the Zika, West Nile, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses, ticks, gnats, biting flies, chiggers and fleas CONTAINS 40% DEET ...

Use an insect repellent containing DEET, or picaridin, in a concentration of 20–35 percent for most activities. Apply repellents only to exposed skin. Depending on product choice and application, DEET ...

A study found that heat reduces the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronella and catnip oil by desensitizing TRPA1, a receptor mosquitoes use to detect irritants. At temperatures ...

New research reveals that rising temperatures may reduce the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronellal ...

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.

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 ...