BOSTON --
Insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin are safe when used properly, and are important for bite protection in children, according to Mercedes E.
The segments covered in the Body Worn
Insect Repellent market are as follows:
If you suspect that you or your children are reacting to an
insect repellent, discontinue use, wash treated skin, and then call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
CONTACTS: "Comparative Efficacy of
Insect Repellents against Mosquito Bites," http://content.
Natural
insect repellents are usually based on the essential oils of either citronella or specific varieties of eucalyptus.
So, you think you've found some
insect repellents that work better than DEET, NSN 6840-01-284-3982.
I was experimenting with natural
insect repellent products 12 years ago in Ecuador and became aware that I was onto an effective recipe.
When asked if the chemicals in
insect repellent are safe for children, she said moderation is called for.
Yet another alternative is Only Natural Pet Flea and
Insect Repellent Spray, available from the online Only Natural Pet Store.
The extract is an ingredient of perfumes and also an
insect repellent in products already on the market.
For decades, parents have used the
insect repellent DEET (N,N-diethyl-metatoluamide), but questions remain regarding adverse effects, including seizures, particularly when used in children.
Buzz Off uses a manmade form of a natural
insect repellent found in the chrysanthemum plant and is bonded directly into the garment creating an invisible and odorless barrier around the wearer.
