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Tests have shown that it can protect against mosquito bites for up to 1 hour. This repellent is a chemical similar to the amino acid alanine. Soybean oil is safe to use on infants and children. Insect repellents that contain 2% soybean oil provide 1 to 4 hours of protection from mosquitoes when applied to the skin. And do not use this product on children younger than 3 years. It provides up to 2 hours of protection against mosquito bites. When oil of lemon eucalyptus was tested against mosquitoes found in the U.S., it provided protection similar to repellents with low concentrations of DEET. P-menthane-3,8-diol is commonly known as lemon eucalyptus oil. You can buy clothes that already contain permethrin (such as BugsAway, Bug Shield, or Buzz Off) to help protect against mosquito bites. Permethrin keeps working even after you wash your clothes. When it is combined with DEET, permethrin provides even better protection against mosquitoes. Permethrin should not be applied directly to the skin. You spray it on clothing and other fabrics, such as mosquito netting and tent walls. Permethrin is a plant-based insecticide that works on contact. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend the use of Picaridin on children younger than age 2 months. And it does not damage synthetic fabrics or plastics.

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It is less likely to cause skin irritation than DEET.

Picaridin is odorless and does not feel sticky or greasy. Higher-strength concentrations that are sold in Europe protect against mosquitoes for up to 8 hours. It may work as well as DEET in repelling insects. It is available in the United States in a 7% concentration spray. Picaridin is an insecticide that has been available for use in Europe for many years. DEET may damage some synthetic fabrics as well as plastic watch crystals and eyeglass frames. DEET should also be used carefully on clothing.Do not use DEET on skin that will be covered by clothing. footnote 2 If you need to use sunscreen and DEET at the same time, put on sunscreen first and wait 15 minutes before applying DEET. DEET reduces how well sunscreen works.Sunscreen needs to be applied more often than DEET. Do not use DEET products that are combined with sunscreen.There is no evidence that the use of DEET by pregnant or lactating women poses a health hazard to developing babies or children who are breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and have concerns about the use of DEET, talk with your doctor.Read and follow all instructions on the label.As with all insect repellents, use DEET sparingly, and never apply to the hands or near the eyes.Use a repellent with the lowest strength of DEET available (usually 10% to 30%).Use it only when there is a high risk of insect bites.When applying DEET to a child older than 2 months of age: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other experts suggest that it is safe to apply DEET in concentrations of 10% to 30% DEET to children older than age 2 months.

No serious illness has been linked to the use of DEET in children when used according to the product recommendations.

Studies over the past 40 years haven't shown that DEET causes cancer or other illnesses.

Concerns have been raised about safety, because DEET is quickly absorbed after being applied to the skin.

Unless you are in areas with a large number of mosquitoes, repellents with 10% to 24% DEET should keep most mosquitoes away from your skin. Research shows that strengths greater than 50% do not provide substantially higher protection. footnote 1 DEET is available in varying strengths up to 100%.

A solution of 23.8% DEET provides about 5 hours of protection from mosquitoes.

Products that work the bestДEET(N,N-diethyl-3-meta-toluamide) is the most effective insect repellent. If you have a question or concern about the use of insect repellents, or if you are pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor. DEET provides the longest-lasting protection against mosquito bites. You can buy many different kinds of insect repellents. Bites from biting flies are painful and may cause a skin infection. Tick bites can cause serious diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Mosquito bites can spread infections such as West Nile virus, a virus that causes swelling of the brain ( encephalitis), Zika virus, and malaria in some parts of the world. Mosquitoes, biting flies, and ticks can cause annoying bites and sometimes a serious disease. You can lower your chance of being bitten by an insect or spiderlike animal (arachnid) by using insect repellents.

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