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How to Choose the Best Mosquito Repellent to Prevent Mosquito Bites  -  25 May 2007
DentalPlans.com,There has been some controversy over the safety of DEET since it's classified as a pesticide, but no evidence has emerged that it's a serious threat to your

DOH Says Watch Out For Ticks  -  25 May 2007
Gothamist,New Yorkers should take precautions such as wearing long sleeves and socks when outdoors and using an insect repellent containing DEET.

GOVERNMENT NOTES  -  25 May 2007
Chicago Tribune,...and tuck in shirttails; apply insect repellent containing DEET primarily to clothes; walk in the center of trails so plants do not brush against you.

Be sure to check for ticks  -  25 May 2007
Union Sentinel,DEET repellents offer some protection (keep away from eyes and face). Hunters and campers spray their clothing (never skin) with products using permethrin.

Bug Spray With DEET Fights Insects Best  -  May 23, 2007
KOCO,..."To be effective against mosquitoes we really need to have a product that contains DEET and we would prefer for that to be under 10 percent," said Dr. Avril

DEET beats home remedies at keeping insects away  -  May 19, 2007
Ottawa Citizen (subscription),The trouble is they just don't last as long as products containing DEET. "Around here, until West Nile shows up -- and it hasn't shown up yet -- I think

LAMB: A doctor's reminder regarding ticks  -  May 23, 2007
LaCrosse Tribune,...“From my personal experience, Deet doesn’t do much for ticks,� he said. However, Permanone does, according to Wilde, who has been practicing medicine in the

DEET still top repellent for bugs  -  May 12, 2007
StarPhoenix,But he warns: "If you're going to a tropical country where malaria, dengue or yellow fever are a threat, I would use the strongest DEET I could get my hands

Mosquito onslaught hits Dallas area hard  -  May 22, 2007
Pegasus News,..."Records show that 75% of people who contracted West Nile Virus were found not to wear DEET, or not on a regular basis," she says.

West Nile season has arrived  -  May 22, 2007
Grenada Daily Star,Wearing long sleeves and long pants is a must if you are out during these hours, according to Rauso, who also cautioned that mosquito repellant with DEET

Break out the DEET: Deer ticks are back in force  -  May 9, 2007
LaCrosse Tribune,To keep safe from ticks, Geske stressed the importance of applying an insect-repellent containing DEET to exposed skin or to clothing when in tick-infested

Lyme disease on rise in Vermont  -  May 23, 2007
Barre Montpelier Times Argus,Use insect repellents containing DEET or permethrin, though do not apply it to infants. Check yourself, your children and your pets for ticks daily and

State's West Nile funding gutted  -  May 21, 2007
News-Leader.com,For people who don't want to use a DEET product, the EPA last year approved a new kind of mosquito repellent that's made from chrysanthemum flowers.

Avoid the ticks, mosquitoes this summer  -  May 21, 2007
Neosho Daily News,Use of repellent containing DEET or picaridin is the most effective way to repel mosquitoes. Follow label instructions when applying to bare skin areas.

Bugband Avoids Bug Bites and Use of DEET  -  May 5, 2007
The Ledger,By MARY BETH BRECKENRIDGE. BugBand insect repellent contains geraniol, an ingredient derived from geraniums. It repels mosquitos, ticks, flies, gnats,

Be 'Summer WISE' to Decrease the Threat of West Nile Virus  -  May 17, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),In addition to DEET- based insect repellents, the CDC also recommends using repellents with the following active ingredients for the best protection against

Taking the sting out of summer  -  May 22, 2007
Miami Herald,You know to supervise kids around water, wear DEET to keep mosquitoes away, and never leave anyone in a parked car. But how about snake bites, bee stings,

Repel Lemon Euculyptus Insect  -  May 20, 2007
Backpacking Light (subscription),I gave it a score of 4 because it does effectively replace Deet for periods of up to 3-1/2 hours per application. I'd give it a 5 if I could apply it

Oklahoma Poison Control Center offers Memorial Day weekend safety tips  -  May 21, 2007
Cushing Daily Citizen,Repellents containing a 10 to 30 percent concentration of DEET are safe for use on children 3 months of age and older. Spray the repellent on your hands and

Take steps against West Nile Virus  -  May 18, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,DEET-based repellents may be used along with a separate sunscreen. It's unclear whether other repellents can be used this way.

Ticks arrive  -  May 19, 2007
Marquette Mining Journal,One tick preventive measure involves repellents, such as those containing DEET. These need to be used carefully, though, particularly with children.

LOVEBUGS: How much do we really know about these many splattered ...  -  May 21, 2007
Florida Times-Union,Repellents such as citronella and DEET don't work because the flies are not attracted by carbon dioxide like other insects.

City takes aim at mosquitoes  -  May 19, 2007
Blue Springs Examiner,Mike Jackson recommends an insect repellent with DEET to keep mosquitos off your person. He said, to be effective, the repellent should have a 25 percent or

What's Goind Around: West Nile Virus  -  May 20, 2007
WISC,Hausbeck said the public could protect itself by wearing insect repellent with 20 percent DEET, socks, long-sleeves, and long pants when outdoors.

Bring on the pest control  -  May 10, 2007
Houston Chronicle,The king of all repellant ingredients is meta-N,N-diethyl toluamide, which consumers know better as DEET. That's because marketing strategists noted early

Local Researchers Develop Organic Bug Spray  -  May 10, 2007
NBC 17.com,Now there's a new bug spray that claims to be a safer option to popular insect repellants that contain the chemical called "Deet." Deet has come under fire

Don't be bugged by West Nile virus  -  May 14, 2007
Staten Island Advance,Both DEET and picaridin are intended for use on skin, but you need to check the label for strength and safety for various ages. In general, the higher the

Keep bugs at bay  -  May 7, 2007
Vancouver Sun (subscription),..."If you're going to a tropical country where malaria, dengue or yellow fever are a threat, I would use the strongest DEET I could get my hands on," Isman

American Academy of Pediatrics Summer Safety Tips Part 1  -  May 9, 2007
Newswise (press release)Insect repellents containing DEET are most effective against ticks and mosquitoes, and can prevent Lyme Disease. · The concentration of DEET in products may

American Samoa pushes fight against dengue  -  May 17, 2007
Radio New Zealand International,And the last is deet, to use mosquito repellant containing deet, DEE T.� Doctor Tuliau says the last dengue epidemic was in 2001, when there were more than

Ask Kristin: Only room for 1 insole in boots  -  May 16, 2007
Seattle Post Intelligencer,I'm wary of Deet because of its potent chemical nature. I saw some interesting patches and bracelets in the store that claim to keep mosquitoes away without

Tick tock: Just a matter of time until the blood-suckers get you  -  May 16, 2007
Mason City Globe Gazette,Hanft said ticks are generally stopped by DEET-based repellents. He recommends a concentration of 35 percent DEET, which lasts longer than the 15 percent

Natural insect repellent solutions  -  May 19, 2007
Penn Live,Forget citronella candles or DEET sprays, my boyfriend claims that the only bug bite prevention he needs is having me around. I have a big problem.

EXTRA: Attention outdoor lovers - learn more about insect repellent  -  Apr 28, 2007
Las Cruces Sun-News,DEET is an effective active ingredient found in many repellent products and in a variety of formulations. Based on a 2002 study (Fradin and Day, 2002.

Bug season:  -  May 18, 2007
Marquette Mining Journal,But how much DEET will UP residents need this season to protect themselves from the bloodthirsty insects? Jim Isleib got his first black fly bite last

Household hints keep you prepared  -  May 16, 2007
Denver Post,DEET is a popular insect repellent but it also can affect the central nervous system and is particularly dangerous to children.

Take steps to prevent mosquito attacks this season  -  26 Apr 2007
Gwinnett Daily Post,The chemical DEET has traditionally been used as the active ingredient in mosquito repellents, but the newer picaridin has also proved effective.

Keep insects at bay this summer  -  26 Apr 2007
Texas State University - The University Star,...“I don’t really like OFF because it has DEET and it’s supposed to be pretty nasty stuff for you,� she said. “There are alternative sprays.

Warm weather means time to be careful about ticks  -  26 Apr 2007
Terre Haute Tribune Star,...n Insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin can be sprayed on both skin and clothing to repel ticks and other insects.

Here's a DEET-free way to avoid bug bites  -  Apr 21, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,BugBand insect repellent contains geraniol, an ingredient derived from geraniums. It repels mosquitos, ticks, flies, gnats, no-see-ums and fleas.

Warm Weather Triggers Early West Nile Virus Season  -  Apr 23, 2007
KRNV,DEET - Apply inspect repellent containing DEET, picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus according to label instructions. Repellents keep the mosquitoes from

'Fight The Bite' Kicks Off In Sacramento  -  Apr 24, 2007
CBS 13,These have a smaller amount of deet or picaridin that is safe. If you're camping you'll probably want something with a higher percent, which means it lasts

Horse Contracts Encephalitis In Marion County  -  Apr 24, 2007
WESH.com,People can protect themselves by using a mosquito repellent with DEET and by wearing protective clothing when outside.

Delavan turns out for parade as unit leaves  -  Apr 23, 2007
Bloomington Pantagraph,Roberta Deet of San Jose saw off her son, SPC David Frederick. The family vehicle had her son's name written on it. "I'm on an emotional roller coaster,"

All-natural bug repellant swats DEET  -  Apr 5, 2007
Marketplace,So does the bug spray with chemicals like DEET. But there's a new product that might give Deet a run for its money. And it's all-natural.

Warning About Ticks and Lyme Disease in Bay Area  -  Apr 21, 2007
KCBS,...that people headed into wooded areas protect themselves by wearing long sleeve shirts and longs pants and by using insect repellent containing DEET.

Tick season brings Lyme disease fears  -  Apr 21, 2007
Waukegan News Sun,Apply insect repellent containing DEET primarily to clothes. Apply sparingly to exposed skin. Do not apply repellent directly to the face.

The first mosquito of summer…  -  Apr 21, 2007
Cyprus Mail,The Deet dosed nets always too hot to sleep under in the humid summer; the plug-ins ineffectual as the electricity went off at night, we would cover

Area students cope with campus shooting  -  Apr 16, 2007
Chambersburg Public Opinion,Conca went into Deet's Place, a campus coffee shop where she and others spent the next three hours getting updates from television, the Web and friends,

Inmates sue over mosquito danger; courts aren’t biting  -  Apr 14, 2007
Colorado Springs Gazette,Decisions about the type of repellent made available are not based on if they have DEET, but if it does not come in aerosol, which is considered a safety

Experts warn: Don't become complacent about West Nile Virus  -  Apr 17, 2007
Lodi News-Sentinel,In June, she will be part of a public DEET education program featuring Public Health and county Mosquito and Vector Control officials.

Avoiding West Nile virus  -  Apr 18, 2007
San Jose Mercury News,Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts when in mosquito territory, and use insect repellent containing DEET. Santa Clara County Vector Control:

BUZZ OFF Ombre Shirt (courtesy, Ex Officio)  -  Apr 5, 2007
Outside Online,I plan to travel for four months in eastern and southern Africa, and I intend to use 50 percent DEET (spray or lotion) and permethrin-treated clothes and

West Nile virus Q&A  -  Apr 13, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Wear long, loose clothing and spray clothing and exposed skin with an insecticide that contains a maximum concentration of 35% DEET.

How can I ensure that my child has good experience at summer camp?  -  Apr 17, 2007
Pocono Record,Avoiding any scented products soaps, etc. and providing insect repellents that contain less than 10 percent DEET. Teach your child to avoid areas where

No One Falling Asleep In Coffee College Course  -  Apr 2, 2007
Planet Blacksburg,Deet’s Place will be holding its third Coffee College Course on Tuesday, April 3, at 7 pm, with a hands-on lab about coffee cupping.

Before you swat your next mosquito ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
nwitimes.com,So while I'm not mortally afraid of West Nile, I have gotten into the habit of dousing myself with DEET-laden repellent when I'm gardening or fishing.

Prevention Of Leishmaniasis Transmission Through Prevention Of ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),However, conventional repellents, including DEET, had proven to be marginally effective in preventing sand flies from biting. The effectiveness is further

Mosquito season begins - ways to keep them at bay  -  Apr 6, 2007
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza,Products containing at least 20 percent DEET work for adults, though children shouldn't use a formula that contains more than 10 percent.

It's time for Lyme  -  Apr 11, 2007
Bradford Era,Insect repellents using DEET work best. DEET is a powerful chemical and should be used sparingly on small children. Repellent that contains Permethrin for

Following The Rise Of Broken Fall  -  Apr 11, 2007
Planet Blacksburg,In January, local band Broken Fall performed an acoustic show in Deet’s, and the room was packed. There were not enough chairs to accommodate for everyone

Wine Tasting Meets Its Competition: Coffee Cupping  -  Apr 4, 2007
Planet Blacksburg,The noises of slurping filled the room when Deet’s Place held its third Coffee College Course Tuesday with a hands-on lab about coffee cupping.

Bingham Co. Fighting Mosiquitoes Early  -  Apr 15, 2007
KIFI,Mosquitoes are most active in the early morning and the evening. People should use a repellant with DEET to protect themselves.

'Ouch,' mosquitos might bite early  -  Mar 30, 2007
Wilson Daily Times (subscription),At those times people should use protection, a mosquito spray with DEET in it. Most mosquito repellents have about 30 percent DEET.

Tea time!  -  Mar 27, 2007
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Online Edition,Deet's Place on the Virginia Tech campus is supporting the increased demand for this healthy beverage. Deet's sells green, black, white, oolong and several

Latin American Dengue Fever Cases Predicted to Rise  -  Apr 4, 2007
About - News & Issues,...wear mosquito repellent (the CDC recommends DEET or picaradin), use mosquito screens if sleeping in open air, and spray DEET on your duds and in your room.

Lyme Disease on the Rise  -  Apr 12, 2007
CBS 21,If you're going near woods - or any rural area - it's a good idea to keep your legs and arms covered, use an insect repellent with Deet, and keep grass

Itchy chiggers coming to life  -  Apr 10, 2007
Waxahachie Daily Light,Also, spray your footwear, lower pant legs or exposed leg areas with mosquito repellant that contains DEET, and reapply every three hours.

Beware Lyme disease season  -  Apr 10, 2007
CKNW,The Foundation warns Canadians not to rub up against tall grass or brush when they're outside, wear a repellant containing DEET and do a full body check for

Itchy Chiggers Coming to Life  -  Apr 5, 2007
Monitor,...tucking pant cuffs into your socks and spraying your footwear, lower pant legs or exposed leg areas with mosquito repellant that contains DEET.

State announces $5 million to help counties fight West Nile virus  -  Apr 4, 2007
PoconoNews.net,Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty. “When outside in warm weather, you should also consider using insect repellant containing DEET.�

Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation: Spring Tick Alert  -  Apr 3, 2007
CCNMatthews (press release),If outside do not brush up against brush or tall grass, wear a repellent containing DEET, and do a daily full body tick check on yourself, your children and

Sarley: No April Fool’s joke: Great month to fish  -  Apr 2, 2007
Kane County Chronicle,There’s no need to slather on your favorite Deet-filled lotion. Ah, paradise! Now that we’ve defined our hours of operation, the questions are where do we

Swarming termites cause for inspection  -  Mar 31, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle,Also wear a good non-DEET mosquito repellent when you go outside. Q: How can I be sure that the pesticides being used by professionals are safe for my home,

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