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Article: Keeping Bugs Away.
- Article from:
- Pediatrics for Parents
- Article date:
- November 1, 1998
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1998 Pediatrics for Parents, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Nothing ruins a great summer day faster than buzzing, biting, and stinging bugs. Insect repellents and insecticides can save the day, but many parents are worried about how these products may harm their children.
DEET (chemically known as N, N-Diethyl-3-Methylbenzamide) is the "gold standard" of insect repellents. It's effective against all biting insects. Over the years more than 20,000 different insecticides have been tried and none have been as effective as DEET.
Products containing 10% to 35% DEET provide adequate protection for most people most of the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends repellents for children that contain no more ...