Insect Repellents: Substances causing insects to turn away from them or reject them as food.Insects: The class Insecta, in the phylum ARTHROPODA, whose members are characterized by division into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. They are the dominant group of animals on earth; several hundred thousand different kinds having been described. Three orders, HEMIPTERA; DIPTERA; and SIPHONAPTERA; are of medical interest in that they cause disease in humans and animals. (From Borror et al., An Introduction to the Study of Insects, 4th ed, p1)DEET: A compound used as a topical insect repellent that may cause irritation to eyes and mucous membranes, but not to the skin.Insect Bites and Stings: Bites and stings inflicted by insects.Insect Proteins: Proteins found in any species of insect.OcimumCulicidae: A family of the order DIPTERA that comprises the mosquitoes. The larval stages are aquatic, and the adults can be recognized by the characteristic WINGS, ANIMAL venation, the scales along the wing veins, and the long proboscis. Many species are of particular medical importance.Insect Control: The reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous insects through chemical, biological, or other means.Insect Vectors: Insects that transmit infective organisms from one host to another or from an inanimate reservoir to an animate host.Tunga: A genus of parasitic fleas in the family Pulicidae. They are found mainly in Africa, South America, and Central America.Tungiasis: An infestation with the flea TUNGA PENETRANS causing inflammation, pruritus, and pain, in both humans and other mammals. There is a high incidence of secondary infections such as BACTEREMIA and TETANUS.Insecticides: Pesticides designed to control insects that are harmful to man. The insects may be directly harmful, as those acting as disease vectors, or indirectly harmful, as destroyers of crops, food products, or textile fabrics.Insect Viruses: Viruses infecting insects, the largest family being BACULOVIRIDAE.Mosquito Control: The reduction or regulation of the population of mosquitoes through chemical, biological, or other means.Chemotaxis: The movement of cells or organisms toward or away from a substance in response to its concentration gradient.Cymbopogon: A plant genus of the family POACEAE which is a source of citronella oil and lemongrass oil.Genes, Insect: The functional hereditary units of INSECTS.Meliaceae: The mahogany plant family of the order Sapindales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida.Aedes: A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) frequently found in tropical and subtropical regions. YELLOW FEVER and DENGUE are two of the diseases that can be transmitted by species of this genus.Moths: Insects of the suborder Heterocera of the order LEPIDOPTERA.Oils, Volatile: Oils which evaporate readily. The volatile oils occur in aromatic plants, to which they give odor and other characteristics. Most volatile oils consist of a mixture of two or more TERPENES or of a mixture of an eleoptene (the more volatile constituent of a volatile oil) with a stearopten (the more solid constituent). The synonym essential oils refers to the essence of a plant, as its perfume or scent, and not to its indispensability.Larva: Wormlike or grublike stage, following the egg in the life cycle of insects, worms, and other metamorphosing animals.Suregada: A plant genus of the family EUPHORBIACEAE that contains gelonin, a ribosome-inactivating protein.Acaricides: A pesticide or chemical agent that kills mites and ticks. This is a large class that includes carbamates, formamides, organochlorines, organophosphates, etc, that act as antibiotics or growth regulators.Arthropod Antennae: Paired sense organs connected to the anterior segments of ARTHROPODS that help them navigate through the environment.Semaphorin-3A: The prototypical and most well-studied member of the semaphorin family. Semaphorin-3A is an axon-repulsive guidance cue for migrating neurons in the developing nervous system. It has so far been found only in vertebrates, and binds to NEUROPILIN-1/plexin complex receptors on growth cones. Like other class 3 semaphorins, it is a secreted protein.Volatile Organic Compounds: Organic compounds that have a relatively high VAPOR PRESSURE at room temperature.Anopheles: A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) that are known vectors of MALARIA.Insect Hormones: Hormones secreted by insects. They influence their growth and development. Also synthetic substances that act like insect hormones.Adansonia: A plant genus of the family BOMBACACEAE that is used for FOOD and MEDICINE, TRADITIONAL.Spodoptera: A genus of owlet moths of the family Noctuidae. These insects are used in molecular biology studies during all stages of their life cycle.Sensory Rhodopsins: Photosensory rhodopsins found in microorganisms such as HALOBACTERIA. They convert light signals into biochemical information that regulates certain cellular functions such as flagellar motor activity.Menthol: An alcohol produced from mint oils or prepared synthetically.Lepidoptera: A large order of insects comprising the butterflies and moths.Verbenaceae: A plant family of the order Lamiales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. The leaves are opposite or whorled. The flowers are aggregated in spikes, clusters, or racemes.Genome, Insect: The genetic complement of an insect (INSECTS) as represented in its DNA.Plant Oils: Oils derived from plants or plant products.Hemiptera: A large order of insects characterized by having the mouth parts adapted to piercing or sucking. It is comprised of four suborders: HETEROPTERA, Auchenorrhyncha, Sternorrhyncha, and Coleorrhyncha.Baculoviridae: Family of INSECT VIRUSES containing two subfamilies: Eubaculovirinae (occluded baculoviruses) and Nudibaculovirinae (nonoccluded baculoviruses). The Eubaculovirinae, which contain polyhedron-shaped inclusion bodies, have two genera: NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS and GRANULOVIRUS. Baculovirus vectors are used for expression of foreign genes in insects.Nepeta: A genus of the LAMIACEAE family. It is known for its mild calming effect and for the way cats are attracted to the aroma.Apium graveolens: A plant species of the family APIACEAE. The stalks are a food source.Anopheles gambiae: A species of mosquito in the genus Anopheles and the principle vector of MALARIA in Africa.Beetles: INSECTS of the order Coleoptera, containing over 350,000 species in 150 families. They possess hard bodies and their mouthparts are adapted for chewing.Odors: The volatile portions of substances perceptible by the sense of smell. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)Propoxur: A carbamate insecticide.Diptera: An order of the class Insecta. Wings, when present, number two and distinguish Diptera from other so-called flies, while the halteres, or reduced hindwings, separate Diptera from other insects with one pair of wings. The order includes the families Calliphoridae, Oestridae, Phoridae, SARCOPHAGIDAE, Scatophagidae, Sciaridae, SIMULIIDAE, Tabanidae, Therevidae, Trypetidae, CERATOPOGONIDAE; CHIRONOMIDAE; CULICIDAE; DROSOPHILIDAE; GLOSSINIDAE; MUSCIDAE; TEPHRITIDAE; and PSYCHODIDAE. The larval form of Diptera species are called maggots (see LARVA).Myrtaceae: The myrtle plant family of the order Myrtales. It includes several aromatic medicinal plants such as EUCALYPTUS.Zanthoxylum: A plant genus of the family RUTACEAE. Some members of Zanthoxylum are reclassified from ELEUTHEROCOCCUS, Melicope, and EVODIA. The twigs are used as dental brushing sticks (TOOTHBRUSHING). Most plants that are called Fagara have been reclassified as Zanthoxylum, however some Fagara were reclassified to MELICOPE (also in the Rutacea family) or to GLEDITSIA (a genus in the FABACEAE family).Molecular Sequence Data: Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.Halorhodopsins: Light driven chloride ion pumps that are ubiquitously found in halophilic archaea (HALOBACTERIALES).Growth Cones: Bulbous enlargement of the growing tip of nerve axons and dendrites. They are crucial to neuronal development because of their pathfinding ability and their role in synaptogenesis.Feeding Behavior: Behavioral responses or sequences associated with eating including modes of feeding, rhythmic patterns of eating, and time intervals.Eucalyptus: A genus of trees of the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia, that yields gums, oils, and resins which are used as flavoring agents, astringents, and aromatics.Axons: Nerve fibers that are capable of rapidly conducting impulses away from the neuron cell body.Hemolymph: The blood/lymphlike nutrient fluid of some invertebrates.Ethnobotany: The study of plant lore and agricultural customs of a people. In the fields of ETHNOMEDICINE and ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY, the emphasis is on traditional medicine and the existence and medicinal uses of PLANTS and PLANT EXTRACTS and their constituents, both historically and in modern times.Nymph: The immature stage in the life cycle of those orders of insects characterized by gradual metamorphosis, in which the young resemble the imago in general form of body, including compound eyes and external wings; also the 8-legged stage of mites and ticks that follows the first moult.Ephrin-A2: A GLYCOINOSITOL PHOSPHOLIPID MEMBRANE ANCHOR-containing ephrin with a high affinity for the EPHA3 RECEPTOR. Early in embryogenesis it is expressed at high levels in the MESENCEPHALON; SOMITES; branchial arches, and LIMB BUDS.Chemotactic Factors: Chemical substances that attract or repel cells. The concept denotes especially those factors released as a result of tissue injury, microbial invasion, or immunologic activity, that attract LEUKOCYTES; MACROPHAGES; or other cells to the site of infection or insult.Lamiaceae: The mint plant family. They are characteristically aromatic, and many of them are cultivated for their oils. Most have square stems, opposite leaves, and two-lipped, open-mouthed, tubular corollas (united petals), with five-lobed, bell-like calyxes (united sepals).Cockroaches: Insects of the order Dictyoptera comprising several families including Blaberidae, BLATTELLIDAE, Blattidae (containing the American cockroach PERIPLANETA americana), Cryptocercidae, and Polyphagidae.Grasshoppers: Plant-eating orthopterans having hindlegs adapted for jumping. There are two main families: Acrididae and Romaleidae. Some of the more common genera are: Melanoplus, the most common grasshopper; Conocephalus, the eastern meadow grasshopper; and Pterophylla, the true katydid.Bedding and Linens: Articles of cloth, usually cotton or rayon and other synthetic or cotton-blend fabrics, used in households, hospitals, physicians' examining rooms, nursing homes, etc., for sheets, pillow cases, toweling, gowns, drapes, and the like.Culex: A genus of mosquitoes (CULICIDAE) commonly found in tropical regions. Species of this genus are vectors for ST. LOUIS ENCEPHALITIS as well as many other diseases of man and domestic and wild animals.Receptors, Odorant: Proteins, usually projecting from the cilia of olfactory receptor neurons, that specifically bind odorant molecules and trigger responses in the neurons. The large number of different odorant receptors appears to arise from several gene families or subfamilies rather than from DNA rearrangement.Drosophila melanogaster: A species of fruit fly much used in genetics because of the large size of its chromosomes.Pyrethrins: The active insecticidal constituent of CHRYSANTHEMUM CINERARIIFOLIUM flowers. Pyrethrin I is the pyretholone ester of chrysanthemummonocarboxylic acid and pyrethrin II is the pyretholone ester of chrysanthemumdicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester.Heteroptera: A suborder of HEMIPTERA, called true bugs, characterized by the possession of two pairs of wings. It includes the medically important families CIMICIDAE and REDUVIIDAE. (From Dorland, 28th ed)BenzaldehydesTenebrio: A genus of beetles which infests grain products. Its larva is called mealworm.Ixodidae: A family of hardbacked TICKS, in the subclass ACARI. Genera include DERMACENTOR and IXODES among others.Halobacterium salinarum: A species of halophilic archaea found in salt lakes. Some strains form a PURPLE MEMBRANE under anaerobic conditions.Oviposition: The process of laying or shedding fully developed eggs (OVA) from the female body. The term is usually used for certain INSECTS or FISHES with an organ called ovipositor where eggs are stored or deposited before expulsion from the body.Allethrin: Synthetic analogs of the naturally occurring insecticides cinerin, jasmolin, and pyrethrin. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)Malaria: A protozoan disease caused in humans by four species of the PLASMODIUM genus: PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM; PLASMODIUM VIVAX; PLASMODIUM OVALE; and PLASMODIUM MALARIAE; and transmitted by the bite of an infected female mosquito of the genus ANOPHELES. Malaria is endemic in parts of Asia, Africa, Central and South America, Oceania, and certain Caribbean islands. It is characterized by extreme exhaustion associated with paroxysms of high FEVER; SWEATING; shaking CHILLS; and ANEMIA. Malaria in ANIMALS is caused by other species of plasmodia.Drosophila Proteins: Proteins that originate from insect species belonging to the genus DROSOPHILA. The proteins from the most intensely studied species of Drosophila, DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER, are the subject of much interest in the area of MORPHOGENESIS and development.Bees: Insect members of the superfamily Apoidea, found almost everywhere, particularly on flowers. About 3500 species occur in North America. They differ from most WASPS in that their young are fed honey and pollen rather than animal food.Tribolium: A genus of small beetles of the family Tenebrionidae; T. confusum is the "confused flour beetle".Flight, Animal: The use of wings or wing-like appendages to remain aloft and move through the air.Convolvulaceae: The morning glory family of flowering plants, of the order Solanales, which includes about 50 genera and at least 1,400 species. Leaves are alternate and flowers are funnel-shaped. Most are twining and erect herbs, with a few woody vines, trees, and shrubs.Plant Leaves: Expanded structures, usually green, of vascular plants, characteristically consisting of a bladelike expansion attached to a stem, and functioning as the principal organ of photosynthesis and transpiration. (American Heritage Dictionary, 2d ed)Wasps: Any of numerous winged hymenopterous insects of social as well as solitary habits and having formidable stings.Amino Acid Sequence: The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION.Plant Extracts: Concentrated pharmaceutical preparations of plants obtained by removing active constituents with a suitable solvent, which is evaporated away, and adjusting the residue to a prescribed standard.Periplaneta: A genus in the family Blattidae containing several species, the most common being P. americana, the American cockroach.Permethrin: A pyrethroid insecticide commonly used in the treatment of LICE INFESTATIONS and SCABIES.Semaphorins: A family of proteins that mediate axonal guidance. Semaphorins act as repulsive cues for neuronal GROWTH CONES and bind to receptors on their filopodia. At least 20 different molecules have been described and divided into eight classes based on domain organization and species of origin. Classes 1 and 2 are invertebrate, classes 3-7 are vertebrate, and class V are viral. Semaphorins may be secreted (classes 2, 3, and V), transmembrane (classes 1, 4, 5, and 6), or membrane-anchored (class 7). All semaphorins possess a common 500-amino acid extracellular domain which is critical for receptor binding and specificity, and is also found in plexins and scatter factor receptors. Their C termini are class-specific and may contain additional sequence motifs.Halobacterium: A genus of HALOBACTERIACEAE whose growth requires a high concentration of salt. Binary fission is by constriction.Olea: A plant genus of the family Oleaceae. The olive fruit is the source of olive oil.
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Spray35
- Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child's face. (cdc.gov)
- Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing. (cdc.gov)
- Ultrathon(TM) Insect Repellent Aerosol Spray, 6 oz. (3m.com)
- The Ultrathon™ Insect Repellent Aerosol Spray delivers the protection of Ultrathon™ Insect Repellent with the convenience of a spray. (3m.com)
- Give yourself and your family trusted protection with Ultrathon™ Insect Repellent Aerosol Spray. (3m.com)
- 14. The insect repellent composition of claim 13, wherein the delivery vehicle is water, an aerosol, spray, gel or lotion. (freepatentsonline.com)
- Use a spray bottle to apply the insect repellent to your plants and let it dry completely. (ehow.com)
- Based on the answers to an eight-item biocide exposure questionnaire, the researchers tallied a total biocide score that took into account whether the mother lived near an agricultural field and exposure to garden pesticides, fly strips or sprays, ant powder, rat poison, plant insect spray, flea treatment of pets, and nit shampoo. (medpagetoday.com)
- When you are growing plants in your garden, you may want to spray them with plant insect repellent to ensure that no pests get to them and ruin your plants, flowers or vegetables. (doityourself.com)
- Jungle Juice 100 Pump Spray Insect Repellent - 98 Percent DEET - 2 fl. (rei.com)
- Natrapel 12 hour Tick and Insect Repellent Spray - 3.4 oz. (ebay.com)
- The concept behind MayoDraftFCB's Off Insect Repellent ads seems to equate the bug spray brand to a sort of invisibility cloak. (trendhunter.com)
- An insect repellent (also commonly called "bug spray") is a substance applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces which discourages insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface. (wikipedia.org)
- 4.3 out of 5 stars with 7 reviews for Ben's 30 Wilderness Insect Repellent Eco-Spray 177ml. (mec.ca)
- A natural sunscreen which also contains the same active ingredient as incognito award-winning insect repellent spray. (hollandandbarrett.com)
- Spray repellents in open areas to avoid breathing them in. (healthychildren.org)
- Never spray insect repellent directly onto your child's face. (healthychildren.org)
- Do not spray insect repellent on cuts, wounds, or irritated skin. (healthychildren.org)
- Ben's 30% DEET Insect Repellent Pump Spray, 3.4 oz. (medline.com)
- During active infestations, spray every 2 - 3 days as needed until insects are gone. (arbico-organics.com)
- After 4 weeks broadcast spray and repeat every 2 - 3 weeks until insect pressure diminishes below established thresholds. (arbico-organics.com)
- This dual action spray keeps your roses safe from hungry deer and damaging insects through a combination of taste and smell aversion. (arbico-organics.com)
- While incognito insect repellent comes in the spray you`d expect, it also comes in other innovative forms. (bodykind.com)
- Spray insect repellents containing DEET on your skin, cover up with clothing, preferably treated with clothing treatment and sleep under mosquito nets which have also been treated. (nomadtravel.co.uk)
- May not offer the same coverage as a spray repellent. (gooutdoors.co.uk)
- This natural broad spectrum SP25 suncream contains the same insect repellent as used in incognito's award-winning natural spray and roll-on. (hollandandbarrett.com)
- Caribbean Blue Citronella Body Spray is a natural, spray-on insect repellent formulated with pure essential oils and food grade, inert ingredients. (thenaturalskincarecompany.co.uk)
- Click the button below to add the Caribbean Blue Citronella Body Spray 60ml (Insect Repellent) to your wish list. (thenaturalskincarecompany.co.uk)
- The spray is easily applied and will protect your clothes from a build up of bacteria and from hungry insects. (upandunder.co.uk)
- As a pet parent, you need to apply insect repellent or a high-quality mosquito spray before letting your pet outside. (entirelypets.com)
- Unlike most ordinary moisturising creams incognito moisturiser does not attract insects in fact it helps camouflage you from all biting and stinging insects and is the perfect accompaniment to our spray. (bodykind.com)
- BENS-06-7178 30 6oz Tick & Insect Repellent Eco-Spray. (acmetools.com)
- BENS-0006-7600 Clothing and Gear Insect Repellent Spray. (acmetools.com)
- You don't have to spray, specifically target insects, or really do much of anything. (scarymommy.com)
- Do not spray your yard for insects and then take medications afterward. (quantumhealth.com)
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- The Natrapel 8 Hour Insect Repellent Wipes is a deet free insect repellent that provides protection from biting insects and ticks. (ebay.com)
- Shepard Medical Products announced its newest infection protection products, CareMates™ Insect Repellent Wipes and CareMates™ Oil-Free Sunscreen Wipe, which were developed to be used separately or together. (prweb.com)
- Packaged in individual packs, CareMates™ pre-moistened wipes are a practical choice for effective sun and insect protection anywhere and anytime for people on the go. (prweb.com)
- With CareMates™ Insect Repellent Wipes, you apply a highly effective repellent exactly when and where it is needed most. (prweb.com)
- CareMates™ Insect Repellent Wipes are enhanced with aloe to keep skin smooth and soft. (prweb.com)
- CareMates™ Insect Repellent Wipes help protect against West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease by warding off the most bothersome biting insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, stable flies, chiggers, black flies, gnats, deer flies and fleas. (prweb.com)
- CareMates™ Insect Repellent Wipes and CareMates™ Sunscreen Wipes have been developed to work together to offer you the highest level of protection. (prweb.com)
- CareMates™ Insect Repellent Wipes and CareMates™ Sunscreen Wipes are convenient, faster and less messy to use than bottled lotions and liquid repellents. (prweb.com)
- CareMates Sunscreen & Insect Repellent Wipes CareMates single-pack sunscreen and insect repellent wipes are easy to carry and easy to use. (prweb.com)
- AMK Ben's 30 Tick & Insect Repellent Wipes provide up to eight hours of effective protection against ticks and insects that may carry infectious diseases. (adventure16.com)
- Adventure Medical Kits Natrapel 12-Hour Insect Repellent - Wipes, 12 pc. (copquest.com)
Picaridin11
- Provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents external icon with one of the active these ingredients: DEET, picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the US), IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. (cdc.gov)
- But concentration matters: Another product, with just 5 percent picaridin, was one of our lowest-scoring insect repellents. (consumerreports.org)
- citation needed] A test of various insect repellents by an independent consumer organization found that repellents containing DEET or picaridin are more effective than repellents with "natural" active ingredients. (wikipedia.org)
- Newer repellents such as picaridin, IR3535, and plant-derived oils may be somewhat safer but are not more effective than DEET. (poison.org)
- Natrapel® provides 12 hours of protection from mosquitos, ticks and other biting insects, thanks to its CDC-recommended 20% Picaridin formula. (copquest.com)
- Fortunately mosquitoes can be avoided when outdoors by using insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin. (pestworld.org)
- BENS-0006-6871 Natrapel® Picaridin Insect Repellent Pum. (acmetools.com)
- Our range includes DEET and DEET-free mosquito repellent using Picaridin (Saltidin) and natural insect repellents using Citriodiol (PMD). (safariquip.co.uk)
- Insect repellents recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include those containing "DEET", as well as products containing "picaridin" and "oil of lemon eucalyptus", which have also been shown to offer long lasting protection against mosquito bites. (ksl.com)
- Picaridin repellents with seven percent active ingredient provide longer lasting protection, whereas repellents with 30 percent oil of lemon eucalyptus as the active ingredient provide protection equal to a low concentration DEET product. (ksl.com)
- When choosing an insect repellent for your kids, the most long-lasting insect repellent will have either DEET or Picaridin as an active ingredient. (verywell.com)
Aerosol1
- Change in the lifestyle of consumers reflected in the increased consumption of premium products such as stickers and patches and aerosol is propelling the demand for body worn insect repellents in Europe. (sbwire.com)
Active ingredient4
- After a few hours, the active ingredient dissipates from the collar and the sebum to create a repellent atmosphere that protects the animal and its rider for a long lasting effect. (viovet.co.uk)
- The active ingredient in many bug repellents. (mec.ca)
- Most insect repellents use DEET, a synthetic chemical, as an active ingredient. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Repellents with a higher concentration of active ingredient (such as DEET) provide longer-lasting protection. (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org)
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- Permethrin is an insecticide that kills mosquitoes and other insects. (cdc.gov)
- A combination of DEET and permethrin (another ingredient used in insect repellents) caused testicular cell death in rats, and application of DEET to the skin has been shown to cause developmental problems and death in the fetuses and embryos of rats. (medpagetoday.com)
- The secret to insect shield is the use of permethrin , a synthetic version of a naturally occurring chemical called pyrethrum , which is found in chrysanthemum flowers. (howstuffworks.com)
- Permethrin is a 'knockdown' insecticide, meaning it disables the insect when they come in contact with it. (howstuffworks.com)
- Permethrin-based Insect Repellent Clothing. (howstuffworks.com)
- Remember that the most effective repellent for ticks is permethrin. (healthychildren.org)
- The most effective repellents contain DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) or permethrin. (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org)
- Apply DEET or other repellents such as permethrin to clothing, as mosquitoes may bite through thin fabric. (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org)
- Insect Shield pet insect repellant apparel is treated with Permethrin - a synthetic insecticide and insect repellant that's safe for dogs - over tight-fiber fabric to ensure odorless insect protection wherever your pet goes. (entirelypets.com)
- Sawyer Permethrin Mosquito & Tick Repellent, 24 oz. (sportsmansguide.com)
- Sawyer Permethrin Mosquito and Tick Repellent not only repels insects, it actually kills ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and more than 55 other kinds of insects on contact. (sportsmansguide.com)
- In the case of permethrin applied repellents, protection can last for weeks and multiple washings. (ndsu.edu)
- You can learn more about clothing impregnated with permethrin at the Insect Shield website. (ndsu.edu)
- Permethrin repellent products and impregnated clothing are considered pesticides for purposes of state law and must be registered with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. (ndsu.edu)
Repels insects1
- a chemical preparation that repels insects. (thefreedictionary.com)
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- To protect yourself against diseases spread by mosquitoes, CDC and EPA recommend using an EPA-registered insect repellent. (cdc.gov)
- Lyme disease is now the most reported vector-borne disease in the United States and the CDC released a report showing that diseases from biting insects, ticks, and mosquitos in the U.S. have tripled since 2004. (news-medical.net)
- Warding insects off or killing them on contact with an impregnated fabric is essential to help reduce the risk of itchy insect bites or contracting insect-borne, life threatening diseases such as Malaria, West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever and Lyme Disease. (cotswoldoutdoor.com)
- The list of insect-borne diseases to worry about seems to get longer-and scarier-every year. (consumerreports.org)
- Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne (and other arthropod-bourne) diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease, dengue fever, bubonic plague, river blindness and West Nile fever. (wikipedia.org)
- Our findings pave the way to discover new generations of repellents that will help fight deadly insect-borne diseases worldwide. (newsmax.com)
- It is not able to protect people from the actual diseases mentioned above, except to repel the insects that may transmit them. (wikipedia.org)
- Insect repellent helps reduce your exposure to mosquitoes that may carry West Nile virus or other diseases, and allows you to continue to play, work and enjoy the outdoors with a lower risk of disease. (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org)
- There are many tropical diseases spread through insect bits. (nomadtravel.co.uk)
- The global insect repellent market has a significant scope due to the rising prevalence of insect-borne diseases, rapid urbanization in emerging economies and growing awareness. (aarkstore.com)
- Albany, NY -- ( SBWIRE ) -- 05/17/2016 -- The rise in the number of insect-borne diseases is driving the growth of the insect repellent market in Europe. (sbwire.com)
- In order to protect themselves from diseases caused by mosquitoes or ticks, consumers prefer different insect repellent products such as apparels, oils and creams, and stickers and patches among others. (sbwire.com)
- These products provide protection from critical insect-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, Lyme disease, and yellow fever among others. (sbwire.com)
- In a joint statement released today, EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging the public to use insect repellents and take other precautions to avoid biting insects that carry serious diseases. (epa.gov)
- Effective insect repellents can protect against serious mosquito- and tick-borne diseases. (epa.gov)
- Ben's 30 Tick & Insect Repellent offers protection from ticks and insects that may carry West Nile Virus (WNV), Lyme disease, Malaria, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), and other infectious diseases. (midwayusa.com)
- Not only can certain insects and ticks spread diseases like West Nile Virus , Lyme disease , and Rocky Mountain spotted fever , the bites themselves can become infected with bacteria, like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). (verywell.com)
Fleas6
- Earth Easy lists garlic and vinegar as repellents for ants, mosquitoes, and fleas, so Jones agrees that a mixture will repel these pests, and will probably help repel others. (ehow.com)
- Extracted from the bark of cedar trees, cedar oil is a safe and natural insect repellent that is particularly effective against fleas. (ehow.co.uk)
- Mix cedar oil with lemongrass or citronella oil to create an insect repellent that will work equally on mosquitoes and fleas. (ehow.co.uk)
- Young Living's Insect Repellent is tested to repel mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas using only 100 percent naturally derived, plant-based ingredients. (youngliving.com)
- There are also other "botanical" repellents that have also been approved and been found to be effective for warding off mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. (ksl.com)
- Fly Armor Cheek Band insect repellent provides an invisible shield of relief against flies, mosquitoes, gnats, fleas, ticks and no-see-ums for approximately 4 weeks, depending on weather conditions. (jefferspet.com)
Organic insect repellent3
- Whether you are concerned about your plants, your kids, or your pets, it is important to use organic insect repellent. (ehow.com)
- At the same time, insects can destroy your garden in just a few days and it can be very challenging to keep them out of your garden, but there is a way to create an organic insect repellent that will help keep the bugs away and will not harm your plants, your pets or you and your family. (doityourself.com)
- Natural and organic insect repellent in commercial sizes. (arbico-organics.com)
Skip1
- Skip products with more than 30 percent DEET and avoid any repellent on kids under 6 months, the report says. (houmatoday.com)
Sprays5
- Don't use scented soaps, perfumes, or hair sprays on your child because they may attract insects. (healthychildren.org)
- Electronic insect repellent products eliminate the need for chemicals, sprays, poisons, glue traps, and other methods that are unpleasant, messy and unsafe. (bird-x.com)
- If you know your home has some unwanted visitors you can eliminate crawling insects with diatomaceous earth and kill flying wasps or hornets with strong sprays that will get the job done. (zingerhardware.com)
- Bug repellent products are not just restricted to sprays and creams. (entirelypets.com)
- But so many insect sprays and mosquito repellents on the market use harsh chemicals (ahem, DEET) to encourage bugs to get gone. (scarymommy.com)
Keep insects away5
- One step is all it takes to keep insects away for hours. (prweb.com)
- A broad-brimmed hat can help to keep insects away from the face. (healthychildren.org)
- Cedar oil, when used in moderation, is a very safe and natural way to keep insects away from your pets, and to hide odours as well. (ehow.co.uk)
- There are also several varieties of wearable pet products such as vests, T-shirts, hoodies, and bandanas by Insect Shield that emit special repelling agents to keep insects away. (entirelypets.com)
- Bay leaves offer the safest and most effective way to keep insects away from your food and your home. (naturalnews.com)
Protects4
- Blending highly effective natural ingredients, the AB7 Insect Repellent Collar protects horses against most parasites including flies, midges, mosquitos and horse-flies. (viovet.co.uk)
- Botanicals towelettes and lotions, which are made with a plant-based repellent that protects against mosquitoes, black flies, gnats and no-see-ums. (drugstorenews.com)
- For example, an insect repellent with 4.75 percent DEET protects your child for about an hour and a half. (verywell.com)
- Protects against the most common insects and more. (onlynaturalpet.com)
Protection32
- Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents external with one of the active ingredients below. (cdc.gov)
- Designed to provide superb protection against mosquitoes that may carry viruses such as Zika, West Nile and Dengue Fever, this insect repellent lasts up to 8 hours against mosquitoes with proprietary 3M™ Time-Release Technology. (3m.com)
- Formulated with a polymer, this mosquito repellent traps DEET and releases it over skin surfaces for long-lasting protection for the whole family. (3m.com)
- Insect Shield technology converts clothing and gear into convenient, effective insect protection. (howstuffworks.com)
- Native plants co-evolve with local insect communities, providing help and protection. (gardenguides.com)
- Whether you're enjoying the great outdoors in your own backyard or on a tropical island, when you apply insect repellent, you want the best, most effective protection from biting bugs. (consumerreports.org)
- Choosing the right repellent matters: Our top products provided several hours of protection, and some of our lowest-scoring ones failed in as little as 30 minutes. (consumerreports.org)
- Protection against disease transmission from insect bites is an important worldwide public health issue. (poison.org)
- Tested in some of the worst bug-infested areas in the world, Ben's 30 Wilderness Insect Repellent delivers outstanding protection against deer ticks, mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects. (mec.ca)
- incognito suncream and insect repellent provides unprecedented protection against both sun damage and insect bites. (hollandandbarrett.com)
- incognito sun cream and insect repellent cleverly combines SPF with insect repellent for unprecedented natural protection. (hollandandbarrett.com)
- Our line of natural insect repellent uses essential oils and botanicals to provide protection from mosquitoes, ticks, black flies and other annoying pests. (planetnatural.com)
- incognito Mosquito Repellent is certified as 100% natural and can be used by all the family to provide protection against insects, including all mosquitoes. (bodykind.com)
- incognito mosquito repellent is now one of the strongest repellents in the world and provides excellent protection against all mosquitoes and most biting insects. (bodykind.com)
- A powerful roll on insect repellent to provide protection against mosquitoes, midges, sandflies, horse flies and more. (bodykind.com)
- Repellent products that do not contain DEET are not likely to offer the same degree of protection from mosquito bites as products containing DEET. (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org)
- Strengthens protection from sun-damage and insect bites. (hollandandbarrett.com)
- Deep Woods Insect Repellent VII provides long-lasting protection against mosquitoes. (fredmeyer.com)
- Clothes are the best protection - normally only use repellents on the remaining exposed areas of skin and shirt collars and cuffs and the ankle bottoms of trousers or slacks. (travel-images.com)
- Insect Shield® technology converts clothing and gear into effective, long lasting and convenient insect protection. (insectshield.com)
- Insect Shield's line of women's insect repellent clothing combines casual style comfort with proven, EPA-registered bug protection. (insectshield.com)
- Insect Shield will change the way you think about insect protection for yourself, family and pet. (insectshield.com)
- So effective, it's recommended by Consumer Reports for protection against West Nile, Zika, Lyme Disease and other insect-borne Viruses. (sportsmansguide.com)
- Deep Woods® Insect Repellent V (Tick) provides long-lasting protection against ticks (including the ticks that may cause Lyme Disease), mosquitoes and biting flies, stable flies, black flies and sandflies. (off.com)
- Each repellent on this page gives excellent protection from the Zika virus. (safariquip.co.uk)
- Ideal if you are going to be out with the insects all day and want protection without having to regularly top up your repellent. (safariquip.co.uk)
- Extra strength NATURAL repellent for maximum protection from mosquitoes and. (safariquip.co.uk)
- WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today unveiled a new graphic that will be available to appear on insect repellent product labels. (epa.gov)
- Providing up to 8 hours of effective protection, Ben's 30's unique formula is made to evaporate slowly - so repellent stays on longer with little absorption into the skin. (midwayusa.com)
- Its protection time (90 minutes to two hours) is not as long as another highly rated natural repellent, Repel Lemon Eucalyptus, which has a protection time of about four to six hours. (ksl.com)
- In general, the best insect repellent provides enough protection against biting insects and ticks for your child. (verywell.com)
- Insect repellents with other natural ingredients usually provide less protection. (verywell.com)
Ingredients15
- Many substances have been suggested through the years to be used as active ingredients in repellent compositions against mosquitoes, e.g. dimethyl phthalate and N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). (google.com.au)
- In order to prolong their effect attempts have been made to incorporate the active ingredients with insect-repellent properties in different forms of preparations. (google.com.au)
- Earth Easy, an online site devoted to natural insect control, lists vinegar and garlic as two main ingredients to fighting bugs. (ehow.com)
- Your insect repellent won't be organic if the ingredients aren't. (ehow.com)
- They cautioned that their study was limited by its reliance on questionnaires to determine exposure instead of direct measurement and that they lacked information on the type of repellents mothers used, the ingredients of the products, and the amounts applied to the skin. (medpagetoday.com)
- RID contains these active ingredients: DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate (a fly repellent), N-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide (an insecticide synergist) and Triclosan (an antimicrobial agent which kills a broad range of bacteria). (wikipedia.org)
- Bug Check combines two top insect control ingredients to deter insects from biting and breeding in manure making it more effective. (sstack.com)
- Pure sesame oil and a carefully selected blend of essential oils traditionally used for their bug-repellent properties come together to make up all 99 percent of the active ingredients in this formula. (youngliving.com)
- The ingredients used have a long history of use as repellents, and can be commonly found in the food industry. (thenaturalskincarecompany.co.uk)
- Increasing demand for new and innovative insect repellent products containing natural ingredients is likely to create significant opportunity for growth of the European insect repellant market in the future. (sbwire.com)
- Each of the most effective insect repellent ingredients are represented. (safariquip.co.uk)
- Secondly, there are ingredients in repellents that, as a consumer, you want to understand and feel OK about using. (ksl.com)
- Made with plant-based ingredients including soybean oil and geranium oil, Bite Blocker outperforms many other natural insect repellents in comparison tests, though it is not consistently effective. (ksl.com)
- Uses proven insect repelling ingredients such as neem and citronella. (onlynaturalpet.com)
- Balance insect repellent uses a unique and innovative blend of organic ingredients with no harsh chemicals. (onlynaturalpet.com)
Products25
- CDC has evaluated information published in peer-reviewed scientific literature and data available from EPA to identify several types of EPA-registered products that provide repellent activity sufficient to help people reduce the bites of disease-carrying mosquitoes. (cdc.gov)
- All the other insect repellant products we bought were completely useless. (3m.com)
- That's why we say you should avoid repellents with more than 30 percent deet and not use these products (or any insect repellents) at all on babies younger than 2 months. (consumerreports.org)
- All the synthetics gave almost 100% repellency for the first 2 hours, where the natural repellent products were most effective for the first 30 to 60 minutes, and required reapplication to be effective over several hours. (wikipedia.org)
- There are also products available based on sound production, particularly ultrasound (inaudibly high frequency sounds) which purport to be insect repellents. (wikipedia.org)
- Browse our range of incognito products - find out how you can protect yourself and your family from insect bites. (bodykind.com)
- New York State has banned all products containing more than 30 per cent DEET, and many supermarkets and stores around the country are looking to stock DEET free repellents (Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients, July 1997). (healthy.net)
- Find the insect repellent and bite avoidance products for your trip. (nomadtravel.co.uk)
- Bird-X offers electronic insect repellent products that use audio frequencies to get rid of bugs . (bird-x.com)
- We doesn't provide ultrathon insect repellent products or service, please contact them directly and verify their companies info carefully. (spintoband.com)
- Insect Shield clothing and gear products protect against a variety of pesky and potentially dangerous bugs such as mosquitoes and ticks that can carry Lyme disease, Zika virus, malaria and West Nile virus. (insectshield.com)
- Insect Shield products are all appropriate for use by the entire family, so don't miss the Insect Shield kid's bug repellent options as well. (insectshield.com)
- We have dedicated a page for insect and mosquito repellent products that promise to keep your pet safe and happy. (entirelypets.com)
- Find everything from wearable repellent products to insect repellent pet beds right here in our store. (entirelypets.com)
- All these factors are likely to increase health awareness among European consumers, which in turn is expected to drive the usage of insect repellent products in Italy, France, Spain and other European countries during the forecast period. (sbwire.com)
- Increasing availability of these products in stores and supermarkets are also promoting the growth of the insect repellent market in Europe. (sbwire.com)
- Moreover, manufacturers also sell insect repellent products through internet retailing. (sbwire.com)
- With advancement in technology, insect repellents are being made from natural products such as lemongrass, citronella oil, and eucalyptus oil which produce less smoke and are comparatively safer. (sbwire.com)
- This shop has selected the best natural insect repellent, traditional DEET repellent and safe, modern, low toxicity, DEET free repellent products. (safariquip.co.uk)
- We are encouraging manufacturers to submit applications so they can add the graphic to their registered repellent products. (epa.gov)
- The public could see the graphic on repellent products early next year. (epa.gov)
- Current labels of skin-applied repellent products do not make it easy for consumers to identify the insects repelled by a product and how long it will work. (epa.gov)
- If you're looking for an all-natural, nontoxic fly repellent or the best mosquito repellent, these no-nonsense products are what's up. (scarymommy.com)
- The Skin-So-Soft products with IR3535 are all combination products that include both an insect repellent and a sunscreen, which is usually discouraged by most experts since you usually have to reapply sunscreen every few hours. (verywell.com)
- After reading this you might want to consider the alternative, healthier natural mosquito repellent products. (quantumhealth.com)
Citronella4
- Plant-based repellents such as citronella do not contain chemical deterents such as DEET and may be more suitable for children. (mec.ca)
- Contains organic citronella to deter biting insects. (bodykind.com)
- incognito Luxury Soap - Citronella and Coconut Oils is totally free of any fragrances that attract insects. (bodykind.com)
- We're talking bug zappers, UV lamps, and mosquito repellent plants like citronella (AKA Mother Earth's natural mosquito repellent). (scarymommy.com)
Moisturiser2
- Tri-action suncream, insect repellent and moisturiser. (hollandandbarrett.com)
- Below are reviews of incognito Moisturiser + Natural Insect Repellent -200ml by bodykind customers. (bodykind.com)
Synthetic9
- This is a synthetic repellent modeled after a compound that occurs naturally in the black pepper plant. (consumerreports.org)
- Insect repellents are divided into two primary chemical classes: natural and synthetic. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Insect repellent compositions more efficient than those comprising Tarchonanthus camphoratus (or fractions of such extracts) alone, the insect repellant compositions of the invention comprising an extract of Tarchonanthus camphoratus (or fractions of such extracts), and a natural or synthetic triglyceride, wherein the total amount of said extract and said triglyceride is an insect repellent active amount. (freepatentsonline.com)
- 1. Insect repellent composition, comprising: an extract of Tarchonanthus camphoratus or an insect repellent fraction thereof, and a natural or synthetic triglyceride, wherein the total amount of said extract and said triglyceride is an insect repellent active amount. (freepatentsonline.com)
- 5. A method for synergistically enhancing the insect repellent activity of an extract of Tarchonanthus camphoratus or an insect repellent fraction thereof, comprising: adding an insect repellent activity synergistically enhancing amount of a natural or synthetic triglyceride to the extract of Tarchonanthus camphoratus or the insect repellent fraction thereof. (freepatentsonline.com)
- 9. Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical formulation, comprising an extract of Tarchonanthus camphoratus or an insect repellent fraction thereof, a natural or synthetic triglyceride, a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and, optionally one or more typical additives, wherein the total amount of said extract and said triglyceride is an insect repellent active amount. (freepatentsonline.com)
- Vitamin E. That means you can use it on your little ones and not worry about the synthetic chemicals used in many traditional repellents. (youngliving.com)
- Many insect repellents on the market use DEET or synthetic chemicals to keep bugs away. (youngliving.com)
- The oils and cream segment is further divided into synthetic and plant based insect repellents. (sbwire.com)
Sunscreen4
- If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second. (cdc.gov)
- If also applying sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second. (cdc.gov)
- Once the sunscreen has dried, apply the insect repellent over the sunscreen on exposed skin. (prweb.com)
- The insect repellent WILL NOT degrade the effectiveness of the sunscreen. (prweb.com)
Natrapel1
- TSA 3.4oz travel size allows you to bring the maximum amount of Natrapel insect repellent with you wherever you fly. (ebay.com)
Mosquitoes and other insects2
- However, dogs often become an easy target for mosquitoes and other insects that hover around them, causing irritation. (entirelypets.com)
- Although most parents know that they can use insect repellent on their older children, many are surprised that it is considered safe to use most insect repellents on infants aged two months and older to prevent bites from mosquitoes and other insects. (verywell.com)
Global insect repellent market4
- The study covers the global insect repellent market irrespective of the included countries. (aarkstore.com)
- Pune, Mahrashtra -- ( SBWIRE ) -- 03/23/2017 -- The motive of this strategic research report entitled "Global Insect Repellent Market 2017-2022" is to provide company officials, industry investors, and Insect Repellent industry members with consequential insights to enable them make reliable strategic decisions regarding the opportunities in the global Insect Repellent market. (sbwire.com)
- The Global Insect Repellent Market primarily includes a basic overview of the Insect Repellent industry. (sbwire.com)
- Report on (Insect Repellent Market Report) mainly covers 15 Topics acutely display the global Insect Repellent market. (sbwire.com)
Safely5
- See below for how to safely apply all repellents. (consumerreports.org)
- However, it's important that insect repellents are used safely and correctly. (healthychildren.org)
- Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about types of repellents, DEET, using repellents safely, and other ways to protect your child from insect bites. (healthychildren.org)
- If you are looking to trap or test for insects safely, we have great traps for bedbugs, gnats, and flies so you can find out if you have a problem and treat it. (zingerhardware.com)
- Sentry Fly Repellant Cream , for example, is a potent insect repellant that can be safely used on dogs, cats and horses. (entirelypets.com)
BugX Insect Repellent1
- BugX Insect Repellent contain 30% DEET to repel a variety of annoying, biting insects. (gemplers.com)
Ultrathon Insect Repellent3
- Ultrathon™ Insect Repellent Lotion 2 oz. (3m.com)
- All ultrathon insect repellent wholesalers & ultrathon insect repellent manufacturers come from members. (spintoband.com)
- Ultrathon Insect Repellent Keep away biting and stinging pests with the longest lasting insect repellent we have seen. (spintoband.com)
Mosquitos2
- The easy-to-use THE R.C. is a device that enables a user to eradicate mosquitos and other insects in a more convenient and safer manner. (prweb.com)
- When exposed to bug infested areas in warmer climates the risk of bites and stings from mosquitos, ticks, ant, flies, chiggers, midges and other biting insects are high. (cotswoldoutdoor.com)
Insecticides1
- Some insect repellents are insecticides (bug killers), but most simply discourage insects and send them flying or crawling away. (wikipedia.org)
Chemicals2
- Insecticide treated Mosquito nets - Nets treated with insect repelling chemicals. (gooutdoors.co.uk)
- Nosquito - Clothing treated with insect repelling chemicals. (gooutdoors.co.uk)
Disease-carryin2
- The findings, published in the July issue of Ecology Letters , may provide new environmentally friendly tactics for repelling and controlling disease-carrying insects. (phys.org)
- These newly identified compounds, and others that remain to be discovered, might be effective in controlling populations of disease-carrying insects . (phys.org)
Gnats1
- The Lifesystems Midge & Mosquito repellent is specifically designed to counter small insects such as midges, mosquitoes, sandflies and gnats. (safariquip.co.uk)
Repellency3
- All women's styles feature built-in Insect Shield repellency that lasts through 70 washings. (insectshield.com)
- Our repellent technology is bonded so tightly bound to the fabric that the repellency lasts through 70 washings (for apparel items). (insectshield.com)
- In fact, BioUD™ demonstrates 100 percent repellency against mosquitoes up to three hours after application and 99 percent repellent up to 4.5 hours in forest and marsh conditions. (ksl.com)
Shield12
- Insect shield clothing also wards off ticks, which can carry Lyme disease. (howstuffworks.com)
- The company branded its new technology as 'insect shield,' and it's effective at warding off a plethora of bugs, including mosquitoes and ticks . (howstuffworks.com)
- How insect shield actually works is a bit of a mystery -- or more like a trade secret. (howstuffworks.com)
- Not at all -- the new line of insect shield clothing can stand up to 70 washings and maintain effectiveness. (howstuffworks.com)
- The U.S. Army uses insect shield, but it's not been shown to reduce the number of mosquito-born illnesses. (howstuffworks.com)
- So if you have on a short-sleeved insect shield shirt and a hat, you'll get good coverage for your arms and neck as well. (howstuffworks.com)
- What is Insect Shield? (howstuffworks.com)
- The last three seasons have required trips to the medical Dr. Late last summer my wife purchased some Insect Shield clothing for me. (insectshield.com)
- The simple, versatile styling combined with the added insect repellent performance enable you to wear Insect Shield for everything from buggy backyard BBQ's to gardening, family camping, outdoor concerts, sporting events, or picnics, walks and hikes in the park. (insectshield.com)
- Insect Shield will quickly become your go-to weekend or every day wear. (insectshield.com)
- To make sure you never have to compromise on quality and safety, we feature some of the most reputed pet care brands in the industry including Insect Shield, Sentry and Flys Off. (entirelypets.com)
- Fly Armor insect repellent provides an invisible shield of relief for your horse, depending on weather conditions. (jefferspet.com)
Personal insect repellent3
- The CDC recommends using an EPA-registered personal insect repellent, such as Repel 100 Insect Repellent, as a highly effective way to reduce mosquito bites. (amazon.com)
- RID is an Australian brand of personal insect repellent sold and distributed in Australia, New Zealand, worldwide and online. (wikipedia.org)
- It is the only major brand of personal insect repellent that is Australian-made and -owned, and has been in production for over 57 years. (wikipedia.org)
Zika1
- On the mosquito Aedes aegypti, the vector of Zika virus, only one repellent that did not contain DEET had a strong effect for the duration of the 240 minutes test: a lemon eucalyptus oil repellent. (wikipedia.org)
Pests1
- Works on hard-to-control insects like Japanese Beetles and common rose pests like Aphids, Leafhoppers, Mites, Greenflies and Sawflies. (arbico-organics.com)
Lemon eucalyptus3
- However, an insect repellent that contains oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under age three years old. (verywell.com)
- There are caveats with natural insect repellents that contain oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), a plant-based insect repellent. (verywell.com)
- Using an essential oil or 'Pure' oil of lemon eucalyptus is not recommended as an insect repellent, as the EPA has never tested the safety or effectiveness of essential oils for this purpose. (verywell.com)
Precautions1
- Use the same precautions with such preparations as you would with insect repellant. (quantumhealth.com)
Attract insects2
- Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints because they seem to attract insects. (healthychildren.org)
- Equipped with a 2800 volt grid and emitting a 365 nm wavelength - which has been scientifically proven to attract insects - flies, mosquitoes, and other flying insects have to go into the light. (scarymommy.com)
Bites and stings2
- As warm weather arrives in the US, the number of insect bites and stings reported to poison control centers increases dramatically. (poison.org)
- Relief from insect bites and stings as well as nettles. (safariquip.co.uk)
Enough repellent to cover1
- Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin. (walgreens.com)
Recommends that repellents2
- The AAP recommends that repellents should contain no more than 30% DEET when used on children. (healthychildren.org)
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that repellents with DEET should not be used on infants less than 2 months old. (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org)
DEET Tick2
- The Ben's 30% DEET Tick & Insect Repellent is part of the Insect repellent test program at Consumer Reports. (consumerreports.org)
- In our lab tests, Insect repellent models like the 30% DEET Tick & Insect Repellent are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. (consumerreports.org)
Effective15
- When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. (cdc.gov)
- There are various methods for producing effective insect repellents from several wild plants. (brandeis.edu)
- The clothing has been shown to be fairly effective at warding off insects where your skin isn't covered with the clothing as well. (howstuffworks.com)
- However, some plant-based repellents may provide effective relief as well. (wikipedia.org)
- DEET has been the most widely used and most effective insect repellent for 60 years. (poison.org)
- Using more doesn't make the repellent more effective. (healthychildren.org)
- Both have proved to be very effective against a variety of biting insects. (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org)
- This repellent has a tropical scent that makes it both effective and pleasant smelling. (officeworks.com.au)
- But some repellents are effective and low in toxicity, as long as users follow directions, especially for children, says a new guide by the Environmental Working Group, an environmental advocacy non-profit. (houmatoday.com)
- This insect-killing repellent for your clothing is effective against ticks, chiggers, mites and mosquitoes for up to six weeks. (ramseyoutdoor.com)
- It includes the most effective repellents available to protect even young children and those with sensitive skin. (safariquip.co.uk)
- This effective repellent has the added advantage of natural oils which smell and feel fresh. (safariquip.co.uk)
- Dual action insect repellent combining highly effective DEET (50%) plus the. (safariquip.co.uk)
- This effective repellent has the added advantage of natural oils to prevent insects that have landed on you from biting. (safariquip.co.uk)
- The natural formula has been field tested at farms and in the laboratory to create the most effective and highest quality insect repellent for you and your horse. (jefferspet.com)
Repel mosquitoes1
- These natural insect repellents for dogs and cats repel mosquitoes, flies and other insects without causing any harm to your beloved pet. (entirelypets.com)
Pesticides2
- They conducted telephone interviews with the mothers between September 2000 and March 2003, questioning them about demographics, lifestyle and environmental factors, including the use of pesticides and insect repellents, during pregnancy. (medpagetoday.com)
- However, many insect repellents and pesticides will not only hurt the insects, but they will also damage your plants, other animals and you when you eat your plants. (doityourself.com)
Essential oils1
- Essential oil repellents can be short-lived in their effectiveness, since essential oils can evaporate completely. (wikipedia.org)
4.75 percent1
- Repellents containing 6-7 percent DEET protect for almost two hours and repellents containing 4.75 percent DEET protect for approximately one-and-a-half hours. (ksl.com)
Choosing2
- Choosing an EPA-registered repellent ensures the EPA has evaluated the product for effectiveness. (cdc.gov)
- If choosing a repellent containing DEET (N,N,diethyl-m-toluamide) select a product containing the amount of DEET to match the time you will be spending outdoors. (ksl.com)
Avoid6
- Tell your child to avoid areas that attract flying insects, such as garbage cans, stagnant pools of water, and flowerbeds or orchards. (healthychildren.org)
- Looking to avoid insect bites? (bodykind.com)
- In Britain and Europe, you need enough coverage to avoid insects, but you do not need to protect yourself from tropical illnesses. (gooutdoors.co.uk)
- If you work outside, play outdoor sports, or go camping, you want to avoid insect bites that can make it unpleasant to spend time outdoors. (1staidsupplies.com)
- The product is popular with tourists and locals alike, as it offers a natural alternative for people wanting to avoid chemical DEET-based repellents. (thenaturalskincarecompany.co.uk)
- Avoid getting the repellent on children's hands or in their eyes or mouths. (ksl.com)