DEET & bug bite protection

For long-lasting protection from mosquito and other bug bites, use a repellent with diethyltoluamide. Commonly known as DEET, you can buy this over-the-counter product as a cream, liquid, lotion, spray, stick or towelette.

The Environmental Protection Agency gives these tips for safe DEET use:

Do not apply over cuts, wounds or irritated skin.

Do not apply to hands or near eyes and mouth of young children.

Do not allow young children to apply this product.

Avoid over-application. Use just enough to cover exposed skin and/or clothing.

Do not use under clothing.

After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water.

Wash treated clothing before wearing it again.

When using an aerosol or pump spray with DEET, do not spray it in enclosed areas, and do not spray it directly onto the face. Spray on hands first, then rub on face.

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency

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