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Article: DEET still the gold standard.(Insect Repellents ...)(Brief article)

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The PS Preventive Maintenance Monthly
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June 1, 2007
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So, you think you've found some insect repellents that work better than DEET, NSN 6840-01-284-3982. You know the ones we mean: repellents containing picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Well, think again.

The Army has not okayed these repellents. It has approved only DEET, which has proven to be safe, effective and long-lasting. It's still the gold standard of repellents.

DEET's reputation is based not just on tests, but also on a 50-year history of worldwide use against a variety of pests: mosquitoes, sand flies, tsetse flies, chiggers and other biting insects.

Using DEET

* Apply a thin coat of DEET to uncovered skin. One application ...

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